A Narrative Music Performance 

In the sun-drenched vineyards of southern France, Ramón toils far from his Andalusian roots. Through his co-worker Vincent, he stumbles upon the transformative power of poetry—words that awaken a deep passion within him. At the same time, his quiet longing for Lucía, a girl from his home village, begins to consume his thoughts.

This concert programme explores the rich dialogue between French impressionism and Spanish musical tradition, combining well-known masterpieces with expressive contemporary works and featuring compositions for voice, flute, and piano. Music by Debussy, Ravel, and de Falla provides familiar and much-loved highlights, including Clair de lune, La flûte enchantée, Habanera, and Siete canciones populares españolas.

Poetry plays a central role, with texts by Paul Verlaine and Federico García Lorca shaping an atmosphere of colour, intimacy, and dramatic intensity. Works by Tailleferre and Mel Bonis add elegant contrast and historical depth, while Elisenda Fábregas’s settings of Lorca connect past and present through a powerful contemporary voice.

Performers: 
Maria Gessler – concept, story, soprano & narrator 
Roberto Álvarez – flute

Kseniia Vokhmianina – piano

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Duration: 75 min
Location: Alliance Française, Theatre

About Maria Gessler - Soprano & Narrator

About Kseniia Vokhmianina – piano

Ukrainian-born pianist Kseniia Vokhmianina is celebrated for her “artistry of the highest order.” She studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore) and the Royal College of Music (UK), and has performed in premier venues across Europe and Asia, including the Seoul Arts Centre, Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig, and the Pablo Casals Festival.

A prizewinner of multiple international competitions, Kseniia made her concerto debut at eight and has since performed with orchestras in Lithuania, China, and Singapore. Renowned as both performer and educator, she leads the Madison Academy of Music in Singapore and serves as President of the World Piano Teachers Association (Singapore), while her collaborations with artists such as Maria Gessler have captivated audiences worldwide.

About Roberto Álvarez - Flute

Spanish flautist and piccolo player Roberto Álvarez is celebrated for his versatility, performing repertoire from baroque to contemporary with equal flair. Winner of numerous international awards, he has appeared with leading ensembles including the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Barcelona Symphony, Asturias Symphony, and Malaysian Philharmonic, while championing the music of his native Asturias worldwide.

A passionate advocate for new music, Roberto frequently premieres contemporary works and has built a reputation as both soloist and chamber musician. He is also a dedicated educator, teaching at the School of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, and has held the position of Solo Piccolo with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra since 2007.