La Maison dans les Dunes – Ruti Abramovitch Piano Concert

Join us on Wednesday, November 6 for an evening of music centered around  La Maison dans les Dunes, a rarely performed piano piece from the early 20th century. Gabriel Dupont, whose life was cut short by illness at just 36, showed immense promise in his musical career. A contemporary of Ravel and winner of the Second Prix de Rome in 1901, ahead of Ravel, he soon gained recognition for his opera La Cabrera. He left behind two major piano works : Les Heures dolentes and La Maison dans les dunes, which have been unjustly forgotten. These poetic suites reflect his personal struggles with illness and his poignant response to nature. The programmatic aspect of his work is evident in the titles of each of the ten pieces of La Maison dans les dunes, which mirrors the composer’s reflections on the sea and his own internal emotional experiences.

The recital will also include Baldassare Galuppi’s elegant Sonata in C major, “Isolde’s Tod” by Wagner, arranged by Moszkowsky, and the charming “Ronde Champêtre” by Chabrier.

La Maison Dans Les Dunes Lineup:

Dans les dunes par un clair matin / In the dunes on a clear morning

Voiles sur l’eau / Sails on the water

La maison du souvenir / The house of memory

Mon frère le Vent et ma Sœur la Pluie / My brother the Wind and my sister the Rain

Mélancolie du bonheur / Melancholy of happiness

Le soleil se joue dans les vagues / The Sun plays in the waves

Le soir dans les pins / Evening in the pines

Le bruissement de la mer, la nuit / The rustling of the sea, the night

Clair d’etoiles / Starlight

Houls / Swells

About the Artist

Known for her lyrical and colorful tone, pianist Ruti Abramovitch is a highly sought-after soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. Currently based in Washington DC, Ruti has lived in Chicago for over a decade, performing at some of the city’s most notable concert halls such as Symphony Center, The Art Institute of Chicago, Preston-Bradley Hall at the Cultural Center, and Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, IL.

Security Rules: Each person attending the event must have a ticket registered in their name and a government-issued ID that matches the name on the reservation to enter the Embassy. No one will be admitted without a reservation and official ID. Due to strict security measures, please arrive on time, as doors will be closed at 7:30 pm sharp. Please allow for extra time for security screenings.

This event is organized by the Institut Français USA – Villa Albertine and the Resources USA Foundation. Resources USA Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting collaboration between the US and France to encourage Innovation in Science, Technology, Culture, and Higher Education. Our organization is able to continue its mission because of your support and generosity for our events at la Maison Française, whether it’s a one-time gift, a monthly contribution, or part of a matching gifts program. Please contact us for contributions exceeding $250.