The American Celebration of Music in France includes destinations and musical experiences that remind participants of Franco-American ties and long friendships that date back to the American Revolution in 1776.
Normandy (Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery) and Eastern France provide opportunities to pay musical tribute to thousands of Americans who never returned to America, having given their all for the present freedom of Europe and our country. In 2010, performances in France will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany in 1945. We are losing our precious heroes at a rate of approximately 1,000 per day. These heroes rose to the call of duty and fought oppression during our world's darkest time. This is an all-too cruel reminder that most of "America's Greatest Generation" will be gone by the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The 65th Anniversary, therefore, may be the most important time of all to honor these great men and women who sacrificed so much for what we take for granted today.
In Paris on any given day, there are possibly as many as 300 different concerts. The French love and support both traditional and contemporary musical performances. Paris was a "second Vienna" for French
musicians and composers including Berlioz, Auger, Gounod, Saint-Saens, Franck, Faure, Ravel, Debussy and many others. France boasts many music festivals throughout the country, particularly in
the summer months. The potential availability of prestigious and gorgeous venues in Paris alone is staggering.
Imagine a performance by your musicians in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Les Invalides, La Madeleine, La Trinite, Jardins du Luxembourg, St. Roch,
the American Cathedral, St. Severin or a French chateau! Your concert
tour is truly enriched with your surroundings of art history, architecture,
and beauty that is best experienced "first hand." Participation in the
American Celebration of Music in France can be combined with other
destinations in Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, the
Netherlands, and/or Italy.
