The story takes the audience on a journey with Harry, a little apprentice who travels the world in search of his master, Curupira. Curupira was the curator of a beautiful forest called Music, until he suddenly disappeared after a disastrous tempest. All he left behind was his magical harp – broken. Who could teach Harry how to fix and use it? From Asia to the Amazon, his quest leads Harry to discovers the history of music instruments and the many legends that surround them.
The children participate throughout the story with body percussion and singing a melody that they learn progressively. The show’s set design includes projected illustrations that modulate and diversify the visuals. The tale lasts 45 minutes, after which the troupe offers a 45-minute playful introduction to music theory, presentation of the instruments, and Q&A session.
Besides musical education, the story opens doors to reflections on respect for nature and communal living. It also emphasizes the geography of the different continents and exposes children to ancestral myths from Ireland, China, and the Amazon.
All the musical excerpts played during the show are arrangements created by Myriam Darmé and Maia Darmé, with the original song being co-written with Françoise Demange.
After performances in schools or other educational settings, the troupe provides the teaching staff with a booklet containing the text and illustrations of the story, along with a USB drive that includes an audio version of the show, listening tips for each piece, sheet music for the song, coloring pages, and a detailed overview of the characters, myths, and instruments presented. Both the booklet and USB drive can also be purchased at the end of each Ensemble Traversées performance or via the Shop page on this website.
The shows held during school hours can be followed by an open to all flute and harp duo concert in the evening. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or request a quote.