Jean-Michel Jarre, an iconic figure in electronic music, will open and close the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony on September 8, celebrating the legacy and modernity of the French electronic scene.
In a festive and dazzling atmosphere at the Stade de France, the maestro is set to deliver a memorable finale, before passing the baton to the the top French electronic music artists and young DJ’s.
This pivotal moment pays tribute to the history of electronic music in France, symbolized by the invention of the first electronic musical wave, the Ondes Martenot, a century ago. Used by artists from Ravel to Coldplay, it has helped shape today’s music.
Jarre expressed to French daily Le Parisien - Aujourd'hui en France his excitement about collaborating with the project’s artistic director, Romain Pissenem, whom he considers one of the world’s greatest show creators today. He also shares his pride in performing alongside the top French electronic music artists and young DJs, emphasising the significance of this moment in affirming the global legitimacy of French electronic music.
The concert promises to be a visually and musically festive spectacle, closing the Paris 2024 Games in style.
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