Gay Paris!
The countdown to the 2024 Olympic games has begun! Atlanta Freedom Bands takes you on a musical journey to the City of Light. We will take in the sights and sounds of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. Our Olympic celebration includes music by French composers for band and orchestra along with pieces celebrating sport and competition.
The program features several pieces never before heard in Atlanta along with some favorites you are sure to recognize. As a special treat, our guest vocalist Rachelle Barr will transport you to the romantic days of French cabaret with songs made popular by Edith Piaf.
Francophiles and fans of great music will enjoy this unique program that connects this summer’s games to our city’s Olympic legacy. Get your tickets today for this exciting and fun concert!
Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students.
The concert will also stream live from AFB’s YouTube channel.
The program features:
Rouget de Lisle – La Marseillaise
Jacques Arcadelt – Ave Maria – Evocation of the Spirit: Two Settings of the Ave Maria
Charles Lefebvre – Andante and Allegro (Oboe and Band)
Serge Lancen – Cinquantieme (Overture)
Jules Massenet – Meditation from Thais, Solo Flute with band
Jean-Phillipe Rameau – Danse des Sauvages from Les Indes galantes
Olivier Fourgeres – Three Cabaret Pieces as sung by Edith Piaf
1. Milord
2. La Vie en Rose
3. Padam Padam
Mickey Nicolas – European Opening
Leo Arnaud and John Williams – The Olympics: A Centennial Celebration
Georges Auric – Theme from Moulin Rouge
Matthew Cline – Semper Incendendo (Resident Student Composer selection)
Emile Waldteufel – The Skaters’ Waltz
Rossano Galante – Rise
Jacques Offenbach – Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
ACCESSIBILITY
An accessible entrance is available with a flat path from the parking deck behind the church to the rear door into the concert area and to the restrooms. The standard complement of symphonic percussion will be in use. The concert will not have special effects or lighting. For accessibility questions, please email development@atlantafreedombands.com.
| GETTING HERE Parking is available in a pay deck behind the church. Overflow parking is available street-side and in a pay lot at Highland Ave and Briarcliff Place. Open Google Maps > | VIEW THE PROGRAM Concert programs are available the week before the show so you can read more about the pieces and composers. Download the Program > |
| DINNER AND A SHOW Support our favorite neighborhood restaurants before the show. Make your pre-show dinner plans at these fine locations. View our Recommendations > | WATCH THE STREAM All of AFB’s 31st season concerts will stream live on our YouTube channel. The stream will be available for a short time after the concert. Stream the Concert > |
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“Gay Paris!” is supported in part by the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Funding for this program is also provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts & Culture. This program is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts.