Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and more at La Madeleine
Paris, Eglise de la Madeleine — Main Hall
About the Event
Experience the enchanting harmonies of classical music from legendary composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Edvard Grieg, Georg Friedrich Händel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, César Franck, Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, Camille Saint‐Saëns, and Jules Massenet at Paris's esteemed and globally celebrated Eglise de la Madeleine during this anticipated concert.
Program
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Air
- Georg Friedrich Händel – Oratorio Messiah — Rejoice
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Ave verum
- Camille Saint‐Saëns – The Swan
- Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni – Adagio
- Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Winter
- Johann Sebastian Bach – 147.cantata
- Georg Friedrich Händel – Xerxes – Largo
- Franz Schubert – Ave Maria
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Requiem — Lacrimosa
- Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Concerto G Major
- Franz Schubert – Serenade
- César Franck – Panis angelicus
- Edvard Grieg – Air
- Georg Friedrich Händel – Oratorio Messiah – Alleluja
- Jules Massenet – Thais – Meditation from Thais
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Alleluja from Exultate, Jubilate
Eglise de la Madeleine
The Eglise de la Madeleine is a 19th-century Roman Catholic church that commands all eyes in its lovely location between the Place de la Concorde and the Palais Garnier in Paris. The construction process stretched over 80 years, as the building's plans - and those funding it - underwent many changes. Initially intended as Napoleon's tribute to his victorious army, the Neo-Classical style, echoing that of an Ancient Roman temple, retains the immense standing columns of earlier churches on the site. Inside the Eglise de la Madeleine, one can admire beautiful Neo-Byzantine mosaics, paintings and sculptures. The Neo-Classical architecture and impressive internal decorations create a perfect atmosphere for the classical concerts that take place in the church throughout the year. A magnificent pipe organ, considered to be one of the most impressive instruments in Paris in terms of its tonal beauty, plays its own part in the La Madeleine's musical life.
Customer Reviews
4.2 of 5
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Valerie S, USA
Sep 2025
I booked this experience for friends who wanted to go. My review is based on their reporting of the event: THEY LOVED IT! The church was exquisite and the acoustics were perfect for the performance. Oh, and the performance — "magnifique!" Next time I am in Paris, I will book tickets for myself as well. Highly recommend!
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Françoise C, France
Aug 2025
très belle prestation, dans un lieu sublime
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Alan J, France
Aug 2025
Very strong echo made it difficult to get the sound in pure form
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Gillian B, Australia
Aug 2025
The musicians were good, though sometimes a bit loose and out of step. Soprano was very strong. The real issues were with the venue management. There was no introduction/ prayer. And no instructions on phone/ camera usage. At times I could see/ was distracted by a dozen or more audience video recording the performance, and I was only five rows from the front! Holding their devices above their heads! Some were taking selfies. It seriously affected my enjoyment of the music and I think disrespectful to the musicians. More control please.
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Adrienne L, Australia
Jul 2025
Enjoyed it. All favourite pieces of music.
Address
Eglise de la Madeleine, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, France — Google Maps