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Lucas Wiegerink: Le Chat Botté

Saturday, 22 April 2023   |   17:00 - 18:00

Lucas Wiegerink: Le Chat Botté

Sometimes people really do need help from their furry friends: an upright walk and a pair of snazzy boots transform a cat into a clever diplomat who helps his owner win fame and honour.

Dutch composer Lucas Wiegerink, author of the family opera ‘Het Lijflied’ which one can  see all-over the Netherlands this season, has been asked by Philharmonie Luxembourg to compose music for a new music theater for children ‘Le Chat Botté’ (Puss in Boots).

  • Composer(s) Lucas Wiegerink
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Le Chat Botté
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Philharmonie Luxembourg, Lucas Wiegerink music, Eugénie Anselin comédie, Ian De Toffoli texte, Béatrice Lachaussée mise en scène, Amber Vandenhoeck décors

Date

Apr 22 2023
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Time

17:00 - 18:00

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Location

Luxembourg, Philharmonie Luxembourg

Luxembourg, Philharmonie Luxembourg

1, place de l’Europe, L-1499 Luxembourg
Website
https://www.philharmonie.lu/en/

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Composer

Lucas Wiegerink

Lucas Wiegerink (Amsterdam, 1985) is a multi-facetted composer who draws inspiration from fine art, literature, history and science. Influences including early music, jazz and world music are apparent in his compositions, and he often integrates electronics into his works.
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Lucas Wiegerink composed music for Le Chat Botté (Puss in Boots) for The Philharmonie Luxembourg. A comic music theatre performance for everyone from 5 years old. We are introduced to a brilliant cat that compensates for the knowledge of its not-so-intelligent owner. He gets his owner a title and even a castle through various tricks.
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