La Voix humaine with Barbara Hannigan
About This Event
Barbara Hannigan appears in La Voix humaine at David Geffen Hall, joined by Clemens Malinowski and visual-performance artist Etienne Démoulin. Hannigan is a Canadian soprano and conductor known for work across contemporary and classical repertoire and for her approach to operatic roles. Malinowski, trained in the European concert tradition, emphasizes rehearsal craft, ensemble listening and structural pacing onstage.
About La Voix humaine(opera)
Francis Poulenc’s *La Voix humaine* is a one-act opera of about 40 minutes, written for a single soprano and orchestra, drawn from Jean Cocteau’s play about a woman speaking on the telephone as a relationship breaks apart. At David Geffen Hall, Barbara Hannigan performs with the New York Philharmonic, alongside Clemens Malinowski and Etienne Démoulin. The piece has long been a New York recital and opera-house touchstone rather than a landmark NYC premiere, resurfacing whenever a singer is willing to carry an entire drama alone. Its severity can feel almost clinical, which is part of its point.
About the Artists
Barbara Hannigan
Barbara Hannigan is a Canadian soprano and conductor known for her performances in contemporary and classical music, as well as her innovative interpretations of operatic roles.
Clemens Malinowski
Clemens Malinowski is a classical musician whose work has been heard at New York City’s David Geffen Hall. He has collaborated with performers including Barbara Hannigan and Etienne Démoulin, including a presentation of *La Voix humaine* with Hannigan.
Etienne Démoulin
Etienne Démoulin is a French artist known for their work in the field of visual arts and performance.