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Orient-Occident: A Cello-Guitar Journey
Philharmonie de ParisSun, Nov 22, 2026 · 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
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Overview
Orient-occident is a listed event at Philharmonie de Paris in Paris, sourced from the city's official open-data agenda. Check the link for the latest schedule and ticket details.
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Anja Lechner and Pablo Márquez bring their long-standing duo to the Philharmonie de Paris for a concert exploring contemporary repertoire for cello and guitar. Over the past twenty years, the pair has developed a unique sound, commissioning new works from composers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
The programme features pieces by Egberto Gismonti (Brazilian, partly trained in France), Konstantia Gourzi (Greek, based in Germany), Oscar Strasnoy (French-Argentinian), Zad Moultaka (French-Lebanese), and Golfam Khayam (Iranian). Their compositions bridge Middle Eastern and Western traditions, offering a rich, cross-cultural musical experience.
📍 Philharmonie de Paris⏱️ 1 hr
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Good to know
- The concert takes place at the Philharmonie de Paris, accessible via Porte de Pantin metro station.
- Reservations are required for entry.
- A Vélib station is located 84 meters from the venue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the concert about?
The duo Anja Lechner and Pablo Márquez perform contemporary works for cello and guitar, commissioned from composers with ties to both Middle Eastern and Western traditions.
Who are the composers featured?
The programme includes works by Egberto Gismonti, Konstantia Gourzi, Oscar Strasnoy, Zad Moultaka, and Golfam Khayam.
Lineup
Egberto Gismonti
Egberto Amin Gismonti is a Brazilian composer, guitarist and pianist.
Konstantia Gourzi
Konstantía Gourzí is a Greek composer and conductor. She is professor of ensemble conducting and new music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.
Oscar Strasnoy
Oscar Strasnoy is a French-Argentine composer, conductor and pianist. Although primarily known for his stage works, the first of which Midea (2) premiered in Spoleto in 2000, his principal compositions also include two secular cantatas and several song cycles.
Zad Moultaka
Born into the world of contemporary theatre in Lebanon in 1967, Zad Moultaka is a composer and visual artist. He started playing the piano at the age of five and moved to Paris in 1984. In 1989, he won First Prize at the Conservatoire National Superieur de Paris.
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