Soirée de Verlaine - Au Clair de la Lune

Song Settings of Poetry by Paul Verlaine, along with some solo piano music to go with them. Performed by: Jim Reilly, piano and Ben Cooper, tenor.

Weather permitting, this concert will be held outdoors at the Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, as the sun sets and the moon rises. Bring your own favorite outdoor chair. Don’t miss this very special evening!

Paul Verlaine was a famous French poet who lived in the 1800s. He is one of the most important French poets. His poems are known for their beauty, emotions, and musical style. He often wrote about love, nature, sadness, and memories. Many classical composers later turned his poems into songs.

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This concert is “Pay What You Can”; a $20 donation is suggested.