July 12th 20:00 – 22:00
Summer Night French String Duets · Bastille Night Concert
A atuação especial apresenta um programa intimamente ligado ao espírito do Dia da Bastilha
🇫🇷 Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789—a historic moment that marked the beginning of the French Revolution. This powerful uprising stood for the fight against tyranny and the pursuit of liberty, equality, and fraternity, becoming a lasting symbol of democracy around the world.
Na Vavin, uma marca profundamente ligada à herança francesa, celebramos este dia significativo todos os anos com eventos culturais que convidam todos a explorar a riqueza da história e da arte francesa de diferentes perspetivas.
Este ano, temos o orgulho de apresentar um concerto especial de dueto de cordas francês. Todos os convidados desfrutarão de uma taça de vinho gratuita à entrada, juntamente com acesso a uma lista de vinhos exclusiva e um menu especialmente selecionado para a noite.
The two featured musicians will perform stirring works including La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, and Do You Hear the People Sing? from the musical Les Misérables, based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo. The program also includes a selection of timeless French classical pieces and romantic chansons.
Junte-se a nós em julho para uma noite de música e cultura, onde brindaremos ao espírito da França.
Detalhes do evento
Data: July 12th, Saturday
Horário: 20:00 – 22:00
Entry Fee: $900 (with 1 free glass of wine)
Local: Vavin Wine Cellar & Shop
Adicione o Vavin no LINE para fazer seu pedido.
‖‖ Double Bass | Yen CHENG ‖‖
Yen CHENG earned the prestigious “Premier Prix de la Contrebasse” with highest honors (“Mention très bien à l’unanimité”) from the Conservatoire National de Région de Boulogne-Billancourt in Paris, France, where she studied under renowned double bassist Daniel Marillier, principal bassist of the Opéra Bastille.
In 1994, she performed as a soloist with the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra in the United States, presenting Serge Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto No. 3.
With a wealth of performance experience and a versatile musical style, her repertoire spans classical, contemporary, tango, and more. In addition to solo recitals, she actively performs in chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras. Over the years, her performances have taken her across Taiwan and abroad, establishing her as one of Taiwan’s most prominent and active double bassists.
‖‖ Violin | Yun-Chieh LEE ‖‖
After graduating from Taipei National University of the Arts, Yun-Chieh LEE pursued further studies in Paris, where she was awarded the highest performance diplomas from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris, the Conservatoire de Versailles, and the Conservatoire de Rueil-Malmaison, all with top honors and unanimous praise from the juries.
Deeply passionate about chamber music and ensemble playing, she actively engages in various musical styles—from classical and theatrical to contemporary music. Her enthusiasm for Argentine tango led her to study and perform in Paris as a member of the Gennevilliers Tango Orquesta.
Since returning to Taiwan in late 2017, she has devoted herself to violin performance and teaching. She is also a member of the Contemporary Music Workshop at the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying).
‖‖ Concert Narrator | Johnny CHANG ‖‖
Johnny CHANG holds a Doctorate in Music Composition and Arranging from the Juilliard School in the United States. He is the founder and Managing Director of “Do Music Productions”, a consultant for Warner Chappell Music, and currently serves as Chairman of the Knowledge Association.
With extensive experience in concert direction, music production, and artist collaborations, Johnny is also a seasoned host and speaker for lectures and music events. He has directed numerous large-scale concerts and cultural programs, blending musical insight with engaging storytelling.
〈La Marseillaise〉
La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, was composed in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle during the French Revolution. Originally titled “War Song for the Army of the Rhine,” it was written to inspire revolutionary troops marching to the eastern front to fight against Austria.
That same year, volunteer troops from Marseille entered Paris singing the song, stirring patriotic fervor. The song soon gained national popularity and was renamed La Marseillaise. In 1795, it was officially declared the national anthem.
Although it was banned during the Napoleonic era and under the restored monarchy, it was reinstated as the national anthem with the rise of the Third Republic.
With its rousing melody and defiant lyrics, La Marseillaise symbolizes the French people’s enduring commitment to liberty, equality, and resistance against tyranny. To this day, it remains one of the most powerful and historically significant national anthems in the world.
〈Do You Hear the People Sing?〉 — from Les Misérables
“Do You Hear the People Sing?” is one of the most iconic songs from the musical Les Misérables, based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo. The music was composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg, with lyrics by Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer.
In the musical, the song is sung as student revolutionaries rally the people to rise up. Its stirring melody and powerful lyrics have made it a timeless anthem of resistance, justice, and the fight for freedom.
Though the story is set during the June Rebellion of 1832—not the French Revolution of 1789—the song resonates with the same ideals of democracy, human dignity, and popular uprising.
Today, the song is often sung or referenced in political protests and social movements around the world, standing as a cross-cultural anthem for liberty and collective hope.
Com sede em Taipei, a Vavin foi fundada por uma equipa franco-taiwanesa, reunindo profissionais com experiência em restauração de luxo e especialização na importação de vinhos selecionados por restaurantes com estrelas Michelin.
A nossa adega apresenta uma coleção selecionada de mais de 500 rótulos de todo o mundo. Temos o orgulho de colaborar com alguns dos melhores restaurantes de Taiwan, incluindo earnestos, A Cut, Impromptu by Paul Lee, Restaurant A, L’Atelier par Yao, e outros.
É com grande prazer que partilhamos com os amantes de vinho uma seleção criteriosa de vinhos excecionais, muitos dos quais raramente vistos no mercado de Taiwan.
