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Concert : From Salon to Cinéma

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Alliance française de Philadelphie - 1420 Walnut St, Suite 700

Join us for a unique concert with music from French Movies !

Belgian flutist Berten D'Hollander and composer-pianist Nina Siniakova invite you to a musical journey from Salon to Cinema. 

A light-spirited concert tracing melody from 19th-century salons to the world of film. The program includes works by John Williams, Maria Szymanowska, Claude Debussy, Gabriel Fauré, Francis Poulenc, Cécile Chaminade, Astor Piazzolla, and Michel Legrand, with some pieces arranged for flûte and piano, and original works by Nina Siniakova.

Berten D’Hollander

Dr. Berten D’Hollander is a Belgian flutist and educator with an international performing career spanning over 30 years, known for his refined sound, versatility, and expressive depth. He is principal flutist of the contemporary ensemble Musiques Nouvelles and has taught and given masterclasses internationally, including in Europe and the U.S., blending classical and contemporary repertoire in his performances.

Nina Siniakova

Dr. Nina Siniakova is an internationally renowned composer and pianist, whose music spans a broad stylistic spectrum — from contemporary classical to jazz and crossover. Her compositions and performances have appeared at venues ranging from Carnegie Weill Recital Hall and Harvard University to the Academy of Music in Philadelphia and Moscow Philharmonic.

D’Hollander and Siniakova began working together in 2023 and have since built a lively artistic partnership. Inspired by his playing, Siniakova has written new works for flute and piano and arrangements that broaden their shared repertoire. Their programs blend contemporary arrangements and original music, offering both performance and insight in a various settings.

John Williams, Sabrina

Bach, "Bist du bei mir"

"Bist du bei mir" J.S. Bach, arr. N. Siniakova. Berten D'Hollander, flute, Nina Siniakova, piano

Siniakova, "Weekend in Paris"

Nina Siniakova. "Weekend in Paris" from the suite "Three Wishes" for flute and piano.

Event Information

Date : Friday, April 24 2026
Time : 7:00-8:30 PM
Location : Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Language : English, French
Cost : $25 for Members / $30 for Non-Members - One beverage (wine, beer, soda) included with price of admission!

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