Named after Voltaire’s novel, and Bernstein’s Operetta, Orchestre Candide seeks to promote Franco-Americain cultural exchange and diversity through innovative programming. This orchestre includes both locals and expatriates, and rehearses in English. We rehearse on Fridays from 18:00-20:00h.

This year’s programmation :
14 November, 2026 :
Gabriela Lena Frank, Elegia Andina
Louise Farrenc, Symphonie No. 1 in C minor

Janvier 2027 :
Luciano Berio, Folk Songs
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Grass
Maurice Ravel, Introduction et Allegro

Mars 2027 : (collaboration with Academie du Climat)
Darius Milhaud, Symphonie Chambre No. 1
William Grant-Still, Wood Notes
Rita Strohl, Symphonie de la Fôret

Mai 2027 :
Germaine Tailleferre, Petit Suite pour Orchestre
Aaron Copland, Clarinet Concerto
Florence Price, Symphony No. 1