Clare & the Reasons plus an opening set to celebrate Bastille Day: musique pour le cinéma Français by Olivier Manchon

5PM Gates / 6PM Show / $15 adv / $20 gate / All Ages

Food by First Capital Poke Bar/ Drinks by Stockade Tavern

Clare & the Reasons is the faded, but not forgotten project of Clare and Olivier Manchon. They made 3 studio albums and toured around much of the world. Paste Magazine said “It’s music that’s meant to be felt, not just heard.” The Guardian wrote “a sassy blast of symphonic jazz-noir.” The Times of London exclaimed “symphonic pop so swoonsome that the authorities could slap a health warning on it.” NPR radioed “...vintage pop and music-hall McCartneyisms.” The New York Times scribed "orchestral luxury and nuance." Butwhy did Clare & the Reasons fade? Because of the ampersand. Clare never wanted the ampersand, but try telling that to a world who loves them. So, after nearly 10 years of mediation, healing and deciding that ampersands are aok, Clare & the Reasons are reuniting for the first time at Opus 40 July 15th 2023.

French born violinist and multi instrumentalist, Olivier Manchon lives in Kingston NY. He has played with so many folks, such as Van Dyke Parks, My Brightest Diamond, DeVotchKa, Sufjan Stevens, The New Pornographers, Stephane Wrembel, Lionel Loueke, more too, but that’s enough. Olivier mainly does film scoring with his bride Clare Manchon now. He also does a good amount of arranging. He has a deep and saturated knowledge of French film music and will perform some of his favorites at Opus 40. He will then co lead the reunion show of Clare & the Reasons.

What to expect when attending an event at Opus 40:

-Entry is at 356 George Sickle Rd, Saugerties, NY

-No Pets (sorry, we love animals!)

-Concerts may be canceled if there are sustained heavy rain storms. All ticket buyers will get an email and full refunds. Updates will be on our facebook + instagram as well

-Bring a chair / picnic blanket. We also have a limited number of wooden folding chairs and picnic tables on site.

-No Outside Food or Alcoholic Beverages. Outside snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are OK (small coolers only). Every show has 1-2 food local vendors onsite as well as cocktails/beer/wine at the Stockade Tavern barcart. Water/Drinks, Snacks and more available in the gift shop.

-The Sculpture typically closes when music begins. We encourage you to come early and explore the grounds before the show!

-ADA parking is available (follows signage) and Carpooling is always encouraged!

-Children under 5 years old are free and do not require a ticket. Please be considerate that this is a concert and not a playground, and that all children under 15 must be with guardian on the sculpture.

Enjoy the show and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions: info@opus40.org