Christmas Concert: Église Saint‐Sulpice

Youth, ambition, eclecticism: the Helios orchestra's mission is to integrate young musicians into the world of work through orchestral practice.

As an associative orchestra, created by the will of its artistic director Paul Savalle, it allows young graduates, or those in the process of graduation, to perfect their skills with orchestra musicians and experienced conductors, under optimal working conditions.

Founded in 2014, the Hélios orchestra has gradually established itself in the French orchestral landscape. It offers a wide range of programmes, from baroque to contemporary music. Its repertoire is both symphonic and choral, thanks to the involvement of the local choirs. The orchestra attaches great importance to this network: the association of the orchestra and the departmental and regional choirs is essential in its artistic approach. The collaboration of different conductors is also an essential part of the project, which allows musicians to approach a rich and varied repertoire and broaden their range of performances.

One of Paris' finest non‐professional choirs, the Choeur Helios Ephémère joins the Orchestre Helios to perform the greatest religious musical works in some of the city's most beautiful and famous churches. Bringing together professional and accomplished amateur singers for special projects, the choir sings works such as Verdi or Mozart's Requiem, the Bach Passions, or Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in venues including La Madeleine, Saint Sulpice, Sainte Eustache, or Saint Germain des Prés, attracting informed and appreciative audiences.