Music in the Courtyard: Yvan Cassar

Spectacle, festival (concert, danse, théâtre)

Enjoy an exceptional musical evening at the foot of the ramparts and the Constance Tower!

Affiche du concert « musique en cour » : on y voit une photo de Yvan Cassar avec en fond le clavier d’un piano. Un bandeau « évènement » en haut à gauche, aigues-mortes 2025 écrit en haut à droite. La date du vendredi 11 juillet à 21h31, le lieu (Cour du logis du gouverneur) et les noms des artistes (Neima Naouri, Julie Sévilla-Fraysse, Benoit Dunoyer de ségonzac). Billetterie : office du tourisme (04.66.53.73.00)
  • Friday 11 July at 9.30pm

  • 35€ single price

  • Tourist Office 04 66 53 73 00 www.ot-aiguesmortes.com

  • Tourist Office 
    On site Cour du logis du Gouverneur from 6pm
    FNAC - Géant - Système U - Intermarché
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PRESENTATION

Yvan Cassar invites you to an exceptional musical evening, combining vocal grace and pianistic virtuosity. The captivating voice of the young singer Neïma Naouri, supported by the subtle arrangements of the famous pianist and composer, elegantly revisits a repertoire ranging from classical music to musicals and songs.

A unique encounter between two exceptional artists, accompanied by the talented cellist Julie Sevilla-Fraysse and double bassist Benoit Dunoyer de Segonzac, loyal partners of Yvan Cassar.

the artists

Yvan Cassar

A pianist, composer, conductor and arranger renowned for his versatility and unique talent for building bridges between musical genres, Yvan Cassar is a key figure on the music scene.

Trained at the Paris Conservatoire, he quickly established himself as a sought-after collaborator with renowned artists in both classical music and song.

He has worked alongside international stars such as Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Céline Dion, Sting, Charles Aznavour, Johnny Hallyday, Mylène Farmer, Claude Nougaro, Roberto Alagna and Natalie Dessay, while exploring classical and contemporary works, from opera arias to film scores. Yvan Cassar excels in magnifying repertoires through his refined arrangements, which combine respect for tradition with modernity.

Photo de Yvan Cassar
Yvan Cassar

Neïma Naouri

Singing for Neïma is an obvious choice. For good reason: she is the daughter of the great baritone Laurent Naouri and Natalie Dessay, one of the greatest sopranos on the international scene. She grew up in a rich musical universe that shaped her taste for performance and the stage.

Neïma Naouri is a multi-faceted artist, moving with ease between opera, song and musical comedy. She trained as a singer and actor, exploring a variety of repertoires.

Endowed with an expressive voice and great stage presence, she captivates audiences with her ability to tell stories through music.

Julie SEVILLA-FRAYSSE

At the age of 7, Julie Sevilla-Fraysse began her cello studies at the Conservatoire de Nice, where she obtained her Diplôme d'Études Musicales at the age of 16. At 17, she entered the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris under the guidance of Roland Pidoux.

The spellbinding resonance of Julie Sévilla Fraysse's cello explores all shores, all genres, all periods, adopting varied forms to magnify their essence. In this way, she embodies classical excellence, elegance and French modernity.

Benoît Dunoyer de Segonzac

Benoît Dunoyer de Segonzac, born in Strasbourg in 1962, is a double bass virtuoso. He began his musical studies at the age of five at the Strasbourg Conservatoire and continued his professional training at the age of twenty under Vincent Pasquier of the Orchestre de Paris and Jean-Marc Rollez, soloist at the Paris Opera.