On an outcrop of rock where a standing stone had been raised, the cathedral was built in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. With is Noman nave, transept and porch, a Gothic heart, it was dedicated to Saint-Julian, patron saint of Maine. The fresco of the celestial concert is under the vault in the chapel to the Virgin Mary and shows forty-seven angel musicians in shining colour, light and harmony. This work is one of the rare graphic representations of the musical instruments of the fourteenth century. A reference for specialists in instrument making in the Middle Ages, the chapel to the Virgin has inspired this spectacular show.
The Cathedral of Saint-Julian |
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The Angel Concert is a major part of Night-time Chimera. On the west façade of the cathedral, the angels come to life. Their nimble fingers delicately awaken the instruments. The original score is a celestrial concert by the contemporary composer Richard Dubugnon. Each musician is dubbed and as each starts to play, the music seems to accompagny their playing. |
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