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Bach with Candlelights at Saint Ephrem Church: Suites for Cello Solo

Paris, Eglise Saint‐Ephrem — Main Hall

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About the Event

Experience a tranquil reprieve from the bustling energy of the vibrant City of Lights with an awe‐inspiring performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of these masterpieces, set against the exquisite backdrop of the St. Ephrem Church, in the heart of Paris.

The Cello Suites, renowned for their complexity and emotional depth, showcase a diverse range of technical abilities and profound expression. Within the intimate confines of the church, the acoustics perfectly amplify the nuances of Bach's ingenious compositions, allowing for a truly immersive appreciation of his brilliance.

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Reduced price applies to students and unemployed people with valid ID.

Reduced price applies to students and unemployed people with valid ID.

Program

  • Johann Sebastian Bach – Suites 1‐2-3 pour Violoncelle
Program is subject to change

Artists

Cello: Magdalena Rebacz

Eglise Saint-Ephrem

Located in a secluded corner of Paris’ historical fifth arrondissement, also known as the Latin Quarter, this small, quaint church is truly a hidden gem. Constructed in 1733 in true Corinthian style, the church was used by different religious orders until the late 19th century, when it became a centre for the Catholic social movements founded by Robert and Albert de Mun. The interior is classically embellished with an impressive collection of paintings. Church Saint-Ephrem is a popular venue for classical music concerts, as its cosy, intimate atmosphere and great acoustics attract both locals and tourists.

Johann Sebastian Bach

The name Bach and the word musician had long been synonyms in Germany as the world saw 56 musicians from this kin. But it was Johann Sebastian Bach, a genius composer and virtuoso organ player, who shed lustre on his family name. He was born on th 31st of March 1685 in Eisenach, a small town in Thuringia. At the age of 10 he became an orphan and was brought up by his elder brother Johann Christoph, who was an organist in a neighbouring town. His brother was the one to teach music to the young Johann Sebastian. Later he moved to Luneburg where he attended a church school and mastered the techniques of playing violin, viola, piano and organ by the age of 17. Besides that, Bach was a choir singer and later after his voice broke he became a chanter’s assistant. In 1703 Bach was hired as a court musician in the chapel of Duke Johann Ernst III. He earned such a good reputation there that he was later invited to Arnstadt to be an organist at the New Church, where he wrote his best organ works. In 1723 he moved to Leipzig to be a chantor at St. Thomas Church where he stayed until his death of a stroke in 1750. In the year of his death he had undergone unsuccessful eye surgery which lead him to lose his eyesight. During that strenuous time his second wife Anna Magdalena helped him to write his last musical pieces. Bach’s artistic legacy is vast. He created compositions in all genres of the time: oratorias, cantatas, masses, motets, music for organ, piano and violin.

Customer Reviews

4.5 of 5

  • Mary Ellen O, USA

    Dec 2024

    Wonderful experience with skilled musician. The right setting with candles lit.

  • Michael J. H, USA

    Aug 2024

    I travel to Paris a couple times every year, and *ALWAYS* make sure I catch concerts at St.Ephrem. The concerts are always *perfect* and the music feeds the soul after a day of museums and touristing… Can't recommend these concerts highly enough.

  • Guglielmo D, Italia

    Aug 2024

    Esecuzione notevole delle Suites di Bach. Il programma di sala andava distribuito gratuitamente.

  • Harold H, USA

    Oct 2023

    Superb performance in timeless venue, loved it

  • Sep 2022

    Great venue. Very talented young cellist.

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Address

Eglise Saint‐Ephrem, 17, rue des Carmes, Paris, France — Google Maps

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