Jean-Michel Jarre (Photo © EDDA)
Paris, France (CelebrityAccess) — Jean-Michel JarreIcons from the electronic music world will open and close the Paris 2024 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on September 8, celebrating the tradition and modernity of the French electronic music scene.
In the festive and dazzling atmosphere of the Stade de France, the maestro will deliver an unforgettable finale before passing the baton to France’s top electronic music artists and young DJs.
This pivotal moment pays homage to the history of French electronic music, marked by the invention of Ondes Martenot, the first wave of electronic music a century ago. Used by artists from Ravel to Coldplay, it has helped shape today’s music.
Jarre expressed his excitement about working with the project’s artistic director to French daily Le Parisien, Roman Picenemwho he considers to be one of the greatest show creators in the world today. He also shared his pride in performing alongside France’s top electronic music artists and young DJs, emphasizing the importance of this moment in affirming the global legitimacy of French electronic music.
The concert promises to be a visual and musical festival that will conclude the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
