Girl From Impanima

Dream a Little Dream

Summertime

This Masquerade

My Funny Valentine

Retrouvez une présentation de l’œuvre musicale par Charles Sigel, homme de radio qui nous emmène depuis des années au son de sa voix douce dans les vies et portraits musicaux les plus passionnants. Au petit déjeuner ou pendant vos trajets, sous la douche ou à l’heure de la lessive, écoutez-le vous raconter la genèse de ces œuvres comme si vous y étiez! Entre récit personnel et contexte historique, voyage musical et histoires plus ou moins tortueuses, ce format court vous préparera l’air de rien à votre visite au Grand Théâtre et peut-être même, le cas échéant, vous donnera envie d’assister au spectacle, si vous n’avez pas encore de ticket ;-)
Une proposition du Grand théâtre de Genève et de RTS culture 
Conception et voix : Charles Sigel 
Réalisation : Samantha Kellerman

George Gershwin et Ira Gershwin : Un Américain à Paris | An American in Paris

The finale is a high-energy collision of worlds. We start with the driving strings and distinct textures of Vivaldi, building momentum until the piece transforms into the jazz-inflected harmonies and rhythms of Gershwin. It features big orchestration and technical piano work, bringing the concerto to a fitting, exuberant close. Read more about the story behind this music in my memoir, "The Keeper," at michaeljcriss.com.

Vivaldi and Gershwin

A playful, lilting melody that serves as the "joke" of the concerto. This movement alternates between a pleasant, hummable theme and rapid, technical piano passages that challenge the performer. It captures the joy and humor inherent in a friendship that has lasted half a century. Read more about the story behind this music in my memoir, "The Keeper," at michaeljcriss.com.

Scherzo

This opening movement explores the evolution of musical order into rhythmic complexity. It begins with a dedicated nod to the Baroque era, introducing a theme heavily inspired by Bach (with a brief quote from the 4th Brandenburg Concerto). As the piece develops, the motive morphs, shifting time and texture until it arrives at a driving, Stravinsky-esque passage. It is a journey from the mathematically divine to the rhythmically primal. Read more about the story behind this music in my memoir, "The Keeper," at michaeljcriss.com

Bach and Stravinsky

This movement is the spiritual center of the concerto. It reflects my deep connection to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in the Kansas Flint Hills—a place I consider a "Sacred Space". The music attempts to capture the feeling of standing on the Scenic Overlook, viewing the "ocean" of grass. It is a meditation on peace, vastness, and the quiet beauty of the American landscape.  Read more about the story behind this music in my memoir, "The Keeper," at michaeljcriss.com


Chorale

Composer, writer, and conceptual artist. I'm sober and a sexual abuse survivor. My music is my journal—a testament to art as a powerful tool for recovery. Thanks for listening.

Opéra, Ballet, La Plage - Saison 23-24, Jeux de pouvoir

Phil has been a composer/arranger and performer from a young age. His music crosses many styles including Classical, Electronic, Pop, Jazz, and more.

New tracks tagged #gershwin