Eurovisionary
2020
Les Âmes Perdues dives into 65 years of Eurovision Song Contests, with all their peculiarities, traditions, and underlying politics, but above all: the gigantic repertoire! The multi-talented ensemble creates arrangements of their contest favorites: a medley of last-place winners, Renaissance “Wild Dances,” three-part satires, and heartfelt odes to passion—from Viva Victoria to Ding-a-Dong! Eurovisionary is more than a recital or revue—it is both a narrative performance and an interactive competition. An ode to the festival, and at the same time a subversive interpretation of it.
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Although we have always experienced great joy from the musical world of the Eurovision Song Contest, we feel compelled to distance ourselves from it in light of the organization's current political choices.
This trio plays out the stimulation of creativity to 200% in a whirlwind of musical styles. ... These young artists not only manage to captivate the audience musically, but their humor is also fine and surprising. A delightful musical romp by top entertainers, in which the audience is closely involved, combining high and low culture in a sparkling parody.
Viviane Redant in Klassiek Centraal
After programs centered on Kurt Weil and the French chanson, among others, the excellent classical musicians of Les Âmes Perdues prove not only their versatility with Eurovisionary. They also demolish musical pigeonholing. You would give twelve points for less.
Guy Van Vliet - Het Nieuwsblad ****
Concept I Les Âmes Perdues
Accordion | Synthesizer | Vocals: Isaak Duerinck
Cello | Vocals: Ewout Lehoucq
Vocals | Percussion | Recorder: Naomi Beeldens
Eurovisionary is on sale at AULOS Music Management.