(c) stock.adobe.com Ensemble Royale de Paris: Christmas Concert at Église de la Madeleine
Paris, Eglise de la Madeleine — Main Hall
About the Event
Celebrate the joy of the festive season with an exquisite evening of classical music at one of Paris's most iconic venues. The Ensemble Royale de Paris invites you to their Christmas Concert at Église de la Madeleine, featuring a carefully curated selection of timeless pieces. This magical evening promises a rich blend of classical masterpieces, starting with Johann Pachelbel’s Canon & Gigue and culminating with Charles‐Marie Jean Albert Widor’s Toccata from Symphony No. 5, performed on the magnificent organ. Revel in the evocative melodies from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and the ethereal beauty of Schubert’s Ave Maria. The concert will also include favorites such as Handel’s Famous Aria from The Messiah and Tchaikovsky’s Highlights from The Nutcracker, providing a delightful journey through music that captures the spirit of Christmas. This enchanting evening at Église de la Madeleine is a perfect holiday experience for travelers and locals alike who wish to immerse themselves in the warmth and elegance of a Parisian Christmas concert. Don't miss the Ensemble Royale de Paris bringing festive cheer to the heart of Paris.
Program
- Johann Pachelbel – Canon – Canon & Gigue
- Georg Friedrich Händel – Largo from Xerxes
- Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Spring & Winter
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Highlights from them Nutcracker (Organ)
- Franz Schubert – Ave Maria, D. 839
- Georg Friedrich Händel – Famous Aria from The Messiah (He Shall Feed His Flock)
- John Francis Wade – Adestes Fideles
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Salzburg Symphony K 136
- Charles‐Marie Jean Albert Widor – Toccata from Symphony No. 5 (Organ)
Artists
| Violin: | Dorian Rambaud |
|---|---|
| Orchestra, Ensemble: | Ensemble Royale de Paris This celebrated international quintet of young musicians makes its home in one of Paris' oldest churches — the Romanesque Saint Julien‐le‐Pauvre in the 5th Arrondissement. Young French violin protegé Dorian Rambaud and Ukrainian soprano Olga Vojnovic lead the ensemble in the great works of the chamber canon, including music by Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, and Saint‐Saëns. |
| Soprano: | Olga Vojnovic |
| Organ player: | William Henry Fielding |
Address
Eglise de la Madeleine, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, France — Google Maps
