Shani Diluka

A SACRED MOMENT WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY PIANIST

With numerous awards and distinctions to her name, exceptional concert pianist Shani Diluka is recognised as one of the greatest of her generation. She is a regular guest with prestigious orchestras and conductors, and has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Natalie Dessay, Michel Portal, Wolfgang Rihm, and Karol Beffa, all the while establishing herself as a soloist on the global stage.

Following the success of her album "Cosmos", which garnered international praise and accolades, Shani Diluka recently released "Pulse," a stunning project paying homage to the hypnotic music of great American minimalists  such as John Adams, Philip Glass, John Cage, and Moondog. The album vibrantly echoes the pulsating rhythm of the world, the murmuring of rivers, the breathing of trees, and the heartbeat of cities—a deeply personal way for the pianist to connect with the invisible and spiritual dimensions of the world.

Included in this album are two captivating Daft Punk covers, including the mesmerising "Veridis Quo" arranged by Shani Diluka, as well as compositions by Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Meredith Monk, and Craig Armstrong. For her debut performance at the iconic Saint-Germain-des-Prés church, Shani has curated a special solo repertoire comprising pieces from "Pulse" intertwined with compositions by J.S. Bach, the polyphony of which will undoubtedly complement the clarity of the hypnotic melodies. Look forward to a unique evening of "mantras and contemplations" to transport audiences on a dreamlike journey through the realms of American minimalist composers and at the crossroads of jazz and electro.

The promise of an ecstatic musical voyage!