Adrien Brandeis live in La Celle

Experience Adrien Brandeis live on August 3rd

Adrien Brandeis is a French composer and musician known for his work blending contemporary classical music with influences from electronic soundscapes and improvisation. His compositions often feature prepared piano, incorporating objects placed on or between the strings to alter the instrument’s timbre, alongside electronic processing and field recordings. Brandeis’s work explores themes of memory, space, and the relationship between acoustic and digital environments. He frequently collaborates with artists from diverse disciplines including visual arts and dance.

The Royal Abbaye De La Celle, located in La Celle, France, is a former Cistercian abbey founded in 1136. Throughout its history, it served as a significant religious and economic center in the region. Following the French Revolution, the abbey was secularized and used for various purposes, including as a factory and a hospital.

In recent decades, extensive restoration efforts have transformed the abbey into a cultural venue dedicated to musical performance and exhibitions. The site is notable for its Romanesque architecture and tranquil setting within a forested area. Its acoustics are considered particularly well-suited for chamber music and solo instrumental performances due to the stone construction and open spaces within the former monastic buildings.