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Pauline Inspired, Private salon concert hosted by music lovers

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Mezzo soprano Laure de Marcellus and pianist Alberto Urroz will conduct an exclusive salon concert in Cole Valley!
The sensational duo will be performing the salon music repertoire of the celebrated French female composer, Pauline Viardot. An exclusive event that will offer to enjoy Viardot's musical creations in the original setup they have been composed for, the private parlour of music lovers.

19th century prima donna and composer Pauline Viardot inspired the greatest artists of her time, including de Musset, Gounod, Tourgueniev, and Chopin, and left too-often unsung melodic treasures of her own.

The program of this private concert features Viardot's own compositions alongside music dedicated to her by Fauré, Gounod, Chapí and Saint-Saëns.

Enjoy Pauline Viardot's passionate repertoire remarkably served by the elegant rendition of Laure de Marcellus, praised for her very powerful voice, of clear timbre within its mezzo chiaroscuro, expertly accompanied by Alberto Urroz, a pianist with impeccable technique and rare authenticity!