Candlelights Concert at St. Ephrem Church: Schubert, Fauré, Rachmaninov
Paris, Eglise Saint‐Ephrem — Main Hall
About the Event
Indulge in a chamber concert featuring works by Schubert, Fauré, and Rachmaninov at the stunning Saint Ephrem Church in Paris.
Nestled in the historical heart of Paris, the Church of Saint Ephrem frequently hosts performances by gifted young musicians. Its exceptional acoustics and distinguished ambiance provide a perfect backdrop for classical music. Events held here promise to captivate your ears and soul. The delightful compositions by renowned artists like Chopin, Beethoven, and Rachmaninov are perfectly suited to the magnificent setting of St. Ephrem Church.
Immerse yourself in the rich musical talent and captivating architecture of Paris.
Program
- Franz Schubert – Arpeggione
- Gabriel Fauré – Élégie
- Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Sonate
Artists
| Cello: | Ylia Duchemin |
|---|---|
| Piano: | William Winterstin |
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.
Franz Schubert
During his rather short life, Franz Schubert, one of the fathers of romanticism in music, had always been an unappreciated genius who had never received public acclaim. Only his family and friends were delighted by his music, and most of his works were discovered and published only many years after his death. Franz Schubert was born on the 31th of March 1797 in the suburbs of Vienna. His father and eldest brother were amateur musicians and they taught him to play piano and violin. At the age of 11 Schubert was a singer in a choir at the Lichtenthal parish and later auditioned for Antonio Salieri and admitted to the emperor’s choir. During that period young Franz started composing his own works. However, after his voice broke he had to leave the choir and in 1814 he started working as a teacher in the same parish school as his father. He never stopped composing and 4 years later he decided to quit teaching and devote his life completely to music. He fell out with his father because of that and struggled to make ends meet. In 1818 Schubert went to Vienna, where he met Vogl. Together they gave private concerts in small aristocratic circles, mainly playing Lieder, which Schubert wrote around 600. Franz Schubert gave only one big public concert in his whole life in March 1828, which was very warmly received by the audience. However, his health was deteriorating and in November the same year he died of thyroid fever at the age of 31.
Address
Eglise Saint‐Ephrem, 17, rue des Carmes, Paris, France — Google Maps
