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The HB Upper School Vocal Arts and World Languages programs are proud to announce a very special spring residency. On March 5, world-famous musicians Cyrille Aimée and Diego Figueiredo will visit HB to share their talents after their March 4 performance at Nighttown. Tickets for that program are available here.
During the pair’s visit, Ms. Aimée will conduct a French immersion conversation with HB French AP and post AP students functioning as translators. Then she will offer a Vocal Master Class with the Solo Voice students. This residency is made possible through the generosity of the Goldblum family.
The following events are open to the HB Community:
March 5
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
French Immersion Conversation with Student Translators in the Anne Cutter Coburn Reception Room
12-1:30 p.m.
Vocal Masterclass with Solo Voice Jazz Students in the Black Box Theatre.
All are welcome to attend as audience members.
About the Artists
Cyrille Aimée’s unique blend of French gypsy jazz and Dominican rhythm and spice combine to create an unmistakably smooth and driving vocal style. Growing up with the French Gypsies in Samois-sur-Seine brought her into the musical mentality that produced such legends as Django Reinhardt. While being trained at the conservatory of SUNY Purchase, Cyrille Aimée competed in the famous Shure Montreux Jazz Festival Voice Competition, where she was awarded first prize as well as the public prize. It was there she first met Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo, who was also a finalist in the Montreux Guitar Competition. Click here to hear Aimée’s unique voice.
Diego Figueiredo is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego has released more than 19 albums to date, three DVDs, and several instructional books. His music is a fusion of jazz, bossa nova and classical. He has performed in over 40 countries around the world.
For questions please contact Upper School Choral Director Laura Webster '91 at lwebster@hb.edu or 216.320.8796 ext. 7214. Visit this link to purchase tickets to Ms. Aimée and Mr. Figueiredo’s March 4 performance at Nighttown.
