Piano Stars at St Julien le Pauvre
Paris, Eglise Saint‐Julien‐le‐Pauvre — Main Hall
About the Event
Immerse yourself in a truly enchanting setting at the Saint‐Julien‐le‐Pauvre church, where time seems to stand still. Here, amidst the magical ambiance, be captivated by the soul‐stirring melodies emanating from the piano keys. Renowned for its historical significance, this ancient Parisian monument stands proudly in the prestigious Latin Quarter, just opposite the iconic Notre Dame cathedral.
Program
- Franz Schubert – 6 moments musicaux D780
- Frederic Chopin – Sonate en si bémol mineur, Etudes op.10 & op.25 (extraits)
- Franz Liszt – Etude transcendantes n°5 Feux follets, Rhapsodie hongroise n°12
Artists
Piano: | Samuel Bismut |
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist and composer of the late 18th century. He is well known as the most influential composers of all time as well as crucial figure to the Classical music scene. In fact, he demonstrated his musical talent at an early age, taking lessons from his father and composer/conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. Later, he moved to Vienna where he gained the reputation of a virtuoso pianist by composing his popular masterpieces. He created his most admired works in his last 15 years of life, all the while being almost completely deaf.
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.
Frederic Chopin
Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist of the Romantic area (early 19th century). He wrote primarily piano solos but also piano concerts, chamber pieces and songs set to Polish lyrics. He is well-known as a poetic genius without competition of his generation. In fact, he created the concept of instrumental ballade and his performances were noted for their sensitivity and fine distinction. He spent most of his life in Paris, where he performed for the intimate atmospheres of salons. For most of his life, he suffered poor health. As a result, he died quite young at the age of 39, probably of tuberculosis.
Customer Reviews
5.0 of 5
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Adaani F, USA
Oct 2023
Brilliant pianist and wonderful choices
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, USA
Oct 2022
Wonderful the music played with passion
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Sep 2022
Peefect event. Ty
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Sep 2022
Superb
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Sep 2022
An excellent, stimulating and well performed recital in a venue with a lovely acoustic.
Address
Eglise Saint‐Julien‐le‐Pauvre, 1 rue Saint‐Julien le Pauvre Paris 5, Paris, France — Google Maps