L'île à hélice

A lively quartet of musicians—two violins, a viola and a cello—sets off for a highly anticipated concert in San Francisco, but their journey quickly derails when their coach crashes on a rugged mountain road. The performers, equal parts talented artists and witty banterers, emerge mostly unharmed, though their carriage and horses are ruined, leaving them stranded in the remote foothills of Baja California. Their good‑humored leader, Pinchatum, turns the mishap into a series of musical jokes, while the others scramble to find a way onward.

With the train line broken and the landscape a maze of cliffs, torrents, and impassable fords, the quartet must improvise a new route across the Pacific. Their quest promises encounters with exotic ports, unexpected passengers, and the challenges of navigating unfamiliar islands—all while keeping their instruments safe and their spirits high. Listeners will be drawn into a charming blend of adventure and humor, as the musicians’ misadventures set the stage for an unforgettable voyage.