A German Requiem at the Saint-Eustache Church

Under the majestic vaults of the Church of Saint-Eustache, one of the most moving masterpieces of the Romantic era will come to life: A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms. This exceptional concert promises an experience both grand and intimate, magnified by the power of the organ and the solemnity of the timpani, whose resonances will fill the incomparable acoustics of this iconic venue.

Unlike traditional liturgical requiems, Brahms did not compose a mass for the dead but a profoundly human work. A German Requiem stands out for its universal message of consolation: rather than praying for the souls of the departed, it speaks to the living, offering comfort and serenity in the face of loss. By choosing biblical texts in German, Brahms broke away from the Latin tradition to favour direct understanding of the message, rooting his music in an inner, non-dogmatic spirituality.

In this performance at Saint-Eustache Church, the organ will replace the orchestra with striking intensity, revealing the harmonic depth and tenderness of the work. The timpani will punctuate the musical discourse with solemn beats, while the voices will rise toward the light.

Between contemplation and exaltation, this concert promises a rare moment where music becomes prayer, where every note seems suspended between earth and sky. A must-see event for all lovers of beauty and genuine emotion.

No need to understand German to appreciate the beauty of this work. It is meant for all those who are sensitive to music.

• Artists and Performers
  • Music: Johannes Brahms
  • Director: Jean-Charles Dunand
  • Musicians: The Tempestuoso Choir, Clémence Levy (soprano), Thibault de Damas (baritone), Julien Gourdin (kettledrums), William Fielding (organist)