Hélène Barizet is a gifted conductor with a sulphurous reputation. Named against the advice of management and musicians, she has a season to make her place and save the orchestra. The maestro chooses Selena Riviere, a young virtuoso violinist to help her. But how to transmit when all we want is to break with the past?
Cast: Marie-Sophie Ferdane, Lina El Arabi, Tomer Sisley
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Episode 1Helene Barizet's first act as new conductor is to choose Selena Riviere, the youngest musician, to take over as concertmaster. With musicians rebelling, what will happen at her first concert?10CC55minJan 17, 2019
2. Episode 2The flooding is a serious threat to the orchestra's future, and Helene is confronted with a face from her past. Meanwhile, rumours about her husband's affair and her mother's death circulate.10CC55minJan 17, 2019
3. Episode 3The mysterious death of a musician has massive aftershocks. Is the orchestra cursed? Leopold believes that Helene is responsible for the death. And Peter takes an important step.10CC55minJan 24, 2019
4. Episode 4Taking advantage of a fainting spell by Helene, Leopold replaces her. Musicians threaten to strike, Rafael threatens to withdraw funding, and Helene fears she is a danger to those close to her.10CC55minJan 24, 2019
5. Episode 5Helene's father has offered her reassurance, so she is determined to fight on and to expose her enemies within the Philharmonia. Will they turn out to be far closer to home than she realises?10CC55minJan 31, 2019
6. Episode 6Selena has serious problems and Helene goes to Selena's mother to find out about her own past. But time is running out as the final concert is looming, so Helene must play her last card.10CC55minJan 31, 2019
Philharmonia
Hélène Barizet is a gifted conductor with a sulphurous reputation. Named against the advice of management and musicians, she has a season to make her place and save the orchestra. The maestro chooses Selena Riviere, a young virtuoso violinist to help her. But how to transmit when all we want is to break with the past?
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Louis Choquette
- Created by
- Marine Gacem
- Cast
- Marie-Sophie Ferdane, Lina El Arabi, Tomer Sisley, Laurent Bateau, François Vincentelli, Charlie Bruneau
- Studio
- Merlin Productions, France Télévisions
Maturity rating
10Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
