Thursday, June 21, 2012

La Fête de la Musique



Fête de la Musique
21 juin


I have been thinking about this wonderful day of music in Paris and all of France this week, knowing that today is "the day."  Two years ago I was in Paris with friends Marie, Virginia, and Mary and have special memories about the fun we all had that week, meeting new friends and on this day enjoying music all over the city.

Marie and I finished the day at Le Pré aux Clercs sitting on the terrace in front of the open windows enjoying the soft sounds of a jazz quartet.  L'heure bleue turned to a clear night filled with the sounds of music.

I will not be there this year but will try to enact a bit of that atmosphere at home. 
What a great celebration to welcome summer!


Le Pré aux Clercs
30, rue Bonaparte
75006, Paris

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20 comments:

  1. RandyJune 21, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Amazing b&w. I love the bass.

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  2. Sylvia KJune 21, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Oh, I do love this capture, Genie! And what a wonderful way to welcome summer!! I do wish I were there! Your photo is the next best thing! Have a beautiful day/evening, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsJune 21, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Many great memories of this day , dancing in the streets of Paris - such a pity we will miss it this year.

    ALSO I pressed the wrong button when I went to publish your lovely comment on my last post :-(.
    Could you resend it please?

    Bisous

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  4. Rob-bearJune 21, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I bet there will be a lot of wonderful music. Here, we are heading into our annual Jazz Festival.

    La musique calme l'âme, je pens.

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  5. Jane and Lance HattattJune 21, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Hello Genie:
    Yes, in Budapest too, tonight is the night for European Music Day. As with all things Hungarian, the advertising is dismal and so we have no idea what will be on offer and where. But, this all adds to the fun. Serendipity is a marvellous thing....so we wait to see what happens!!!

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  6. Paris Rendez-vous and BeyondJune 21, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Gorgeous images Genie...and we're off to enjoy la musiqué today! A bientot.

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  7. JoeJune 21, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Wishing you much music, dancing and freindship this Summer Genie.

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  8. JackJune 21, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    It is funny how some moments etch more deeply into our minds, memories and souls. Enjoy your recreation of this fine moment.

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  9. MerisiJune 21, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    A wonderful way to celebrate summer solstice!

    Happy Midsummer,
    Merisi

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  10. Clueless in BostonJune 21, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    A wonderful way to remember a good time with friends.

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  11. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Sounds like all of you had a wonderful time. I am a huge fan of jazz and would have enjoyed just sitting and listening to it.

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  12. martinealisonJune 21, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Une de mes fille est pianiste dans un orchestre de jazz...
    Quelle belle photo...
    Entendez-vous le son de la musique de mon village ? ...

    Gros bisous.

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  13. StarmanJune 21, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    He looks so serious.

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  14. AlexaJune 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Well, now I'm just envious. Sounds like an incredible good time!

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  15. French Girl in SeattleJune 21, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    I am there! I am there! Spending the night in the Latin Quarter with a girlfriend. We got to see and hear quite a few bands tonight... We are back in her cute room at the top of her hotel, Le Relais Christine. The window is open, and I can hear the music in the distance. A dream. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  16. Janey and Co.June 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    May your wonderful memories transport you to the city of light.

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  17. genieJune 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Hi... It is the other Genie here. This is a wonderful portrait. I love the way you captured the thought and concentration the musician is putting into his bass plating. I know you all must have had the best time. I would love to go back. genie

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  18. MJune 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Chère Genie, it was a magical evening ... Music everywhere ... A fabulous concert at La Madeleine ... and the delightful light supper and jazz to wrap it all up. It seemed like the sun never set ... such fun! Bisous!

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  19. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 22, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Robyn, I hope you know that there are many of us who would have loved to have joined you today!

    Martine, I know that you always have had music close at hand... I would love to hear the music of your village.

    Jane and Lance, how delightful! I guess part of the fun will be "the hunt" for the music today... At least you are well-versed in Googlemaps now - haha!

    Veronique, I kept feeling all day that there was someone singing in my head... it was you!

    Marie and I had a chat as she drove home to her husband from work tonight, talking about that wonderful day with Virginia and all the music we heard... Like Marie said, it was as if the sun would never set on the 21st of June in Paris...

    Bises,
    Genie

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  20. VirginiaJune 22, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I should have hung with you two a little longer and I could have heard these guys!
    V

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Merci for your comments!