Concert: Cantata of the Fourteen Generations

To mark the opening of the Crèches du Cloître in Aigle, the Shaping Sound Collective presents *XIV Générations*, an original musical work by Matthieu Mantanus.

This work takes the form of a contemporary cantata bringing together a mixed choir, a self-playing piano, percussion, a saxophone and electronic sounds. Through this composition, the various voices and instruments come together to offer a unique musical experience, where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously.

Inspired by the genealogy of Jesus as presented in the Gospel according to Matthew, which is structured around three series of fourteen generations, XIV Générations explores the links that unite different eras and individuals. This structure serves as the guiding thread for a musical reflection on transmission, the passage of time and the evolution of harmony across generations.

Straddling heritage and renewal, this work invites listeners to take a thoughtful look at what is passed on, transformed and reinvented over time. The various sounds echo and intertwine to bring to life a work that is at once profound, contemporary and rich in contrasts.

An original musical event that will set the tone for the opening of the Crèches du Cloître and invite the audience to step into this period marked by discovery, sharing and emotion.