From its very first performances, Ève Noire has inspired exceptionally strong responses from both professionals and audiences.
Their testimonials highlight the work’s emotional impact, the originality of its musical language, and the compelling encounter between the violin and African percussion.
Professional Testimonials
“It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Ève Noire by Virginie Aster, who has created an impressive work for violin and African percussion, achieving a rare cohesion and expressive power.”
René Bosc
Former Head of Musical Creation, Radio France (2000–2011)
“Ève Noire… what an evocative title! The encounter between classical music and African percussion is both captivating and exhilarating. This original creation transports us to the origins of the Black woman: mixed, passionate and enigmatic.”
Ganiou Soglo
Former Minister of Culture of Benin (2008–2011)
“The encounter between Western rigour and virtuosity and the freedom and power of African tradition could only give rise to this extraordinary fusion — a meeting of the very best of both worlds.”
Agnès Desjobert
Director, Festival Hors Saison Musicale
“A musical experience, a sonic journey, an encounter between two cultures that finds its full meaning in the final song. Thank you.”
Hélène Gaillard
Deputy Mayor for Culture, Venarey-les-Laumes
A full church in Venarey-les-Laumes gathered to experience the sweeping musical fresco of Ève Noire, in the presence of composer Virginie Aster. The virtuosity and discipline of Western classical music meet the freedom and power of African musical tradition… Written tradition… Oral transmission… Confrontation and dialogue… Encounter and fusion…”
La Lettre du dimanche – Festival Hors Saison Musicale
5 April 2026
“A musical language that remains unmistakably her own, whatever the instrumental or vocal setting. Admirable writing for strings.”
Alexis Galpérine
Violinist
“Virginie Aster’s music is bold and difficult to categorize, which makes it highly personal and free from stylistic influence—therefore particularly compelling.”
Jean-Luc Borsarello
Violinist
Press
- La Provence Verte — Read the article
- Le Bien Public — Read the article
- L’Écho du Berry — Read the article
- La Nouvelle République — Read the article
Audience Reactions
“Simply wonderful. This work and these extraordinary performers reveal the universality of music and human values. A thousand thanks.”
Nathalie G.
“Thank you for these moments of escape and travel through time, space and the soul… Moments suspended in time, sometimes wonderfully disorienting.”
Nathalie P.
“A magical, poetic moment. Thank you!”
Noémie B.
“Thank you for bringing together such different musical languages in such a natural and harmonious way.”
Luc M.
“An unlikely but magnificent duo. Bravo!”
Domi C.
“A pure marvel — a journey through emotion.”
Corinne V.