Discovering young artists: Julien Beautemps
Julien Beautemps, winner of the Prix Jeune Soliste 2023 des Médias Francophones Publics and awarded by the Fondation l'Or du Rhin in 2023, stands out for his "musical intelligence, virtuosity and dazzling mastery" according to France Musique.
Julien Beautemps stands out as a "genius arranger" (France Musique), producing his own arrangements on stage as well as being a composer. His musical versatility is also expressed in his role as a seasoned chamber musician.
The concert highlights the 'symphonic' accordion: a unique opportunity to discover or rediscover the repertoire, ranging from Schulhoff's avant-garde to Busseuil's jazz works, as well as Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in a version for classical accordion that promises to astonish.
With his exceptional talent, Julien Beautemps embodies musical diversity and international excellence.
Program
Erwin Schulhoff, Symphony No. 2 (arr. Julien Beautemps)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582
Patrick Busseuil, Swizzle Sticks, II. Voodoo Drink Toccata
Modeste Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition, excerpts (arr. Julien Beautemps)