Sainte-Chapelle Concert Series

Until December 30, 2022
Location
8 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris
Capacity 200 seats
Duration
1 hour
No intermission
Details
Classical concert
Recommended for all ages
No dialogue
Highlights
The gloriously elaborate Sainte-Chapelle is a pearl of Gothic French architecture. Spend an evening marveling at the Sainte-Chapelle's vaulted ceilings and stained glass paneling - all while enjoying the harmonious sounds of violins and cellos from some of the finest classical composers in Paris.
Story
Located on the Île de la Cité, just minutes from Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle is one of France's most visited monuments. Although this is the case, only a fraction of the million visitors who pass through the chapel's ornately carved doors each year have the privilege of attending an exclusive classical concert on the other side.
Concert Programme
Friday, May 20th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Orchestra Classik Ensemble
David Braccini, violin soloist
Saturday, May 21st at 8 p.m.
Mozart the Enchanter: Arias and variations from the operas Don Giovanni and La flûte enchantée - Quartet with flute
Orchestra Classik Ensemble
Vicens Prats, flute soloist from the Orchestra of Paris
Sunday, May 22nd at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Orchestra Classik Ensemble
David Braccini, violin soloist
Monday, May 23rd at 8 p.m.
The most beautiful "Duos d’amour" for soprano and tenor from the operas of Verdi / Puccini / Massenet / Lehar / Gounod…
Orchestra Classik Ensemble
David Braccini, violin soloist
Fabienne Conrad, soprano
Léo Vermot Desroches, tenor
Thursday, May 26th at 8 p.m.
Ascension concerts: Stabat Mater by Pergolese, Stabat Mater by Vivaldi, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach
Orchestra Paris Classik
Margaux Poguet, soprano
Claire Cervera, mezzo-soprano
Friday, May 27th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Orchestra Paris Classik
Bertrand Cervera, violin soloist from the French National Orchestra
Saturday, May 28th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte-Chapelle: Masterpieces of sacred music by Schubert / Gounod / Caccini / Haendel / Bach / Vivaldi…
Orchestra Paris Classik
Claire Cervera, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, May 29th at 8 p.m.
Les Quatre Saisons by Vivaldi, Sarabande by Haendel, Canon by Pachelbel
Orchestra Paris Classik
Bertrand Cervera, violin soloist from the French National Orchestra
Monday, May 30th at 8 pm..
Complete sonatas & partitas for violin by Bach
Bertrand Cervera, violin soloist from the French National Orchestra
Friday, June 3rd at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (Important: special VIP fares)
Intimate recital: Préludes and fugues, fantaisies, The Art of Fugue, toccata, and italian concerto by Bach
Bertrand Cuiller, harpsichord
Saturday, June 4th at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (Important: special VIP fares)
Nocturnal: Nocturnes by Chopin, Valses by Liszt, Rêve d’amour, nocturnes, préludes, by Fauré
Aya Okuyama, Erard piano
Sunday, June 5th at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (Important: special VIP fares)
Classical romantic recital: Sonata for piano by Mozart, Au printemps for violin and piano by Beethoven, The Seasons by Tchaikovsky
Vanessa Wagner, pianoforte Erard
Paul Rouger, violin
Monday, June 6th at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (Important: special VIP fares)
Sonata recital: Bach, Scarlatti, and Beethoven
Olga Paschchenko, pianoforte Erard
Avi Avital, mandoline
Friday, June 10th at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (Important: special VIP fares)
Butterfly recital: Schumann, Grieg, Massenet, Mantovani
Varduhi Yeritsyan, Steinway piano
Saturday, June 11th at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (Important: special VIP fares)
Sonatas of Prokofiev and Scarlatti, Tarantella by Liszt, pieces from Beethoven and Schumann
Angelina Natal, Steinway piano (14 years old, many international awards)
Récital jazz pianos aux Amériques : Elington / Joplin / Lecuona / Nazareth / Avishai...
Sunday, June 12th at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (Important: special VIP fares)
Romantic recital: Fantasia in C minor by Mozart, Sonat D958 by Schubert, Fantasy op17 by Schumann
Romain David, Steinway piano
Monday, June 13th at 8 p.m. - Keyboard Festival (important: special VIP rates)
Récital jazz pianos aux Amériques : Elington / Joplin / Lecuona / Nazareth / Avishai…
Yonathan Avishai, Steinway piano
Friday, June 17th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The Most Beautiful Pages for Quartet: Pachelbel, Haendel, Mozart, Beethoven, Borodin, Dvořák
Classik Ensemble Quartet
Saturday, June 18th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / The Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Sunday, June 19th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria in the Sainte-Chapelle: Caccini, Schubert, Jesus Remains My Joy by Bach, Hungarian dances by Bartok
Opera arias by Haendel, Mozart, Verdi, and Bellini
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
Fabienne Conrad, soprano
Monday, June 20th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Chaconne by Vitali, Canon by Pachelbel
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Friday, June 24th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Saturday, June 25th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The Most Beautiful Pages for Quartet: Pachelbel, Haendel, Mozart, Beethoven, Borodin, Dvořák
Les Solistes Français Quartet
Sunday, June 26th at 8 p.m.
Opera arias and Ave Maria at the Sainte-Chapelle
Ave Maria by Caccini, Gounod, and Schubert, Rejoice by Haendel, Domine Deus by Vivaldi, Laudate Dominum by Mozart, Jesus Remains My Joy by Bach
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin and Sabine Revault D'Allonnes, soprano
Monday, June 27th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Thursday, June 30th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin
Friday, July 1st at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The Most Beautiful Pages for Quartet: Pachelbel, Haendel, Mozart, Beethoven, Borodin, Dvořák
Paris Classik Quartet
Saturday, July 2nd at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Sarabande by Handel, Canon by Pachelbel
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, violinist of the French National Orchestra
Sunday, July 3rd at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle: Prestige & masterpieces of sacred music
Featuring: Schubert, Gounod, Caccini, Handel, Bach, and Vivaldi
Paris Classik Orchestra
Claire Cervera, mezzo-soprano
Monday, July 4th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Sarabande by Handel, Canon by Pachelbel
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Friday, July 8th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Sarabande by Handel, Canon by Pachelbel
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Saturday, July 9th at 8 p.m.
Prestigious sacred music: Stabat Mater (premiere) by Caldara, Ave Maria by Caccini, Rejoice by Handel, Purcell, Pergolese, Bach
Maîtrise des Hauts de Seine, Children's Choir of the National Opera of Paris
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, violin; Eva Pion, viola; Apolline Hachler & Johanna Monty, soprano; Simon Bieche, tenor; Théo Kneppert, bass; Gaël Darchen, direction
Sunday, July 10th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Sarabande by Handel, Canon by Pachelbel
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Monday, July 11th at 8 p.m.
Prestigious sacred music: Stabat Mater (premiere) by Caldara, Ave Maria by Caccini, Rejoice by Handel, Purcell, Pergolese, Bach
Maîtrise des Hauts de Seine, Children's Choir of the National Opera of Paris
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, violin - Eva Pion, viola - Apolline Hachler & Johanna Monty, sopranos - Simon Bieche, tenor - Théo Kneppert, bass - Gaël Darchen, direction
Friday, July 15th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle: Caccini, Schubert, Jesus Remains My Joy by Bach, Hungarian Dances by Bartok
Opera arias by Haendel, Mozart, Verdi, and Bellini
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
Fabienne Conrad, soprano
Saturday, July 16th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Sunday, July 17th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Chaconne by Vitali, Canon by Pachelbel
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Monday, July 18th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The Most Beautiful Pages for Quartet: Pachelbel, Haendel, Mozart, Beethoven, Borodin, Dvořák
Classik Ensemble Quartet
Tuesday, July 19th at 8 p.m.
The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Adagio by Albinoni, Canon by Pachelbel
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Wednesday, July 20th at 8 p.m.
Prestige of the violin: Caccini & Schubert / Ave Maria, Brahms / Hungarian dances, Bartok / Romanian dances, Tartini / Devil's trills, Massenet / Thaïs meditation
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Thursday, July 21st at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / The Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Friday, July 22nd at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The most beautiful pages for quartet: Pachelbel / Haendel / Mozart / Borodin / Dvořák
Classik Ensemble Quartet
Saturday, July 23rd at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / The Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Sunday, July 24th at 8 p.m.
Prestige of the violin: Caccini & Schubert / Ave Maria, Brahms / Hungarian dances, Bartok / Romanian dances, Tartini / Trilles du diable, Massenet / Meditation of thaïs
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Monday, July 25th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The most beautiful pages for quartet : Pachelbel / Haendel / Mozart / Borodine / Dvořák
Classik Ensemble Quartet
Tuesday, July 26th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Wednesday, July 27 at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The most beautiful pages for quartet : Pachelbel / Haendel / Mozart / Borodin / Dvořák
Classik Ensemble Quartet
Thursday, July 28th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m.
Adagio !
The most beautiful pages for quartet : Pachelbel / Haendel / Mozart / Borodin / Dvořák
CLASSIK ENSEMBLE Quartet
Saturday, July 30th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Sunday, July 31st at 8 p.m.
Baroque and Renaissance Follies and Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle: Monteverdi / Bach / Vivaldi / Telemann / Corelli / Couperin / Geminiani
Baroque Ensemble
David Braccini, violin
Gilles Harlé, harpsichord
Sophie Pattey, soprano
Monday, August 1st at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Tuesday, August 2nd at 8 p.m.
Baroque and Renaissance Follies and Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle: Monteverdi / Bach / Vivaldi / Telemann / Corelli / Couperin / Geminiani
Baroque Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, violin
Gilles Harlé, harpsichord
Sophie Pattey, soprano
Wednesday, August 3rd at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Albinoni / Adagio, Pachelbel / Canon
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Thursday, August 4th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The famous quartet and its most beautiful pages: Haydn / Schubert / Mozart / Dvorak...
Les Solistes Français Quartet
Friday, August 5th at 8 p.m.
Devil's trill, the most beautiful baroque sonatas for violin and continuo: Albinoni / Vivaldi / Bach / Pugnani / Vitali...
Jean-Christophe Rouger, harpsichord
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Saturday, August 6th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Albinoni / Adagio, Pachelbel / Canon
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Sunday, August 7th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte-Chapelle, Opera arias and sacred music: Ave Maria by Caccini, Gounod & Schubert, Opera arias by Haendel, Mozart, Verdi, and Bellini, Jesus Remains My Joy by Bach
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin
Sabine Revault D'Allonnes, soprano
Monday, August 8th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The famous quartet and its most beautiful pages: Haydn / Schubert / Mozart / Dvorak...
Les Solistes Français Quartet
Tuesday, August 9th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / The Four Seasons, Albinoni / Adagio, Pachelbel / Canon
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Wednesday, August 10th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle, Opera arias and sacred music: Ave Maria by Caccini, Gounod & Schubert, Opera arias by Haendel, Mozart, Verdi, and Bellini, Jesus Remains My Joy by Bach
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin
Sabine Revault D'Allonnes, soprano
Thursday, August 11th at 8 p.m.
Devil's trill, the most beautiful baroque sonatas for violin and continuo: Albinoni / Vivaldi / Bach / Pugnani / Vitali...
Jean-Christophe Rouger, harpsichord
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Friday, August 12th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / The Four Seasons, Albinoni / Adagio, Pachelbel / Canon
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Saturday, August 13th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle, Opera arias and sacred music: Ave Maria by Caccini, Gounod & Schubert, Opera arias by Haendel, Mozart, Verdi, and Bellini, Jesus Remains My Joy by Bach
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin
Sabine Revault D'Allonnes, soprano
Sunday, August 14th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Albinoni / Adagio, Pachelbel / Canon
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, solo violin
Monday, August 15th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle, Opera arias and sacred music: Caccini, Gounod & Schubert / Ave Maria, Haendel, Mozart, Verdi, Bellini / Opera arias, Bach / Jesus Remains My Joy
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin
Fabienne Conrad, soprano
Tuesday, August 16th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Albinoni / Adagio, Pachelbel / Canon
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin solo
Wednesday, August 17th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The famous quartet and its most beautiful pages: Haydn / Schubert / Mozart / Dvorak...
Les Solistes Français Quartet
Thursday, August 18th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle, Opera arias and sacred music: Ave Maria by Caccini, Gounod & Schubert, Opera arias by Haendel, Mozart, Verdi, and Bellini, Jesus Remains My Joy by Bach
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin
Fabienne Conrad, soprano
Friday, August 19th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Vitali / Chaconne, Pachelbel / Canon
Classik Ensemble Orchestra
David Braccini, solo violin
Saturday, August 20th at 8 p.m.
Adagio!
The famous quartet and its most beautiful pages: Haydn / Schubert / Mozart / Dvorak...
Les Solistes Français Quartet
Sunday, August 21st at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Albinoni / Adagio, Pachelbel / Canon
Les Solistes Français Orchestra
Paul Rouger, violin solo
Monday, August 22nd at 8 p.m.
J.S Bach / Goldberg Variations BWV 988
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, violin
Tuesday, August 23rd at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Handel / Sarabande, Pachelbel / Canon
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Wednesday, August 24th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi : "Rare" Concertos for violin, Vitali / Chaconne for violin, Bach / Concerto No. 1 for violin
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Thursday, August 25th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Handel / Sarabande, Pachelbel / Canon
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Friday, August 26th at 8 p.m.
J.S Bach / Goldberg Variations BWV 988
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, violin
Saturday, August 27 at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Handel / Sarabande, Pachelbel / Canon
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Sunday, August 28th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle: Prestige & masterpieces of sacred music
Schubert / Gounod / Caccini / Handel / Bach / Vivaldi...
Paris Classik Orchestra
Claire Cervera, mezzo-soprano
Margaux Poguet, soprano
Monday, August 29th at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi / Four Seasons, Handel / Sarabande, Pachelbel / Canon
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Tuesday, August 30th at 8 p.m.
Ave Maria at the Sainte Chapelle: Prestige & masterpieces of sacred music
Schubert / Gounod / Caccini / Handel / Bach / Vivaldi...
Paris Classik Orchestra
Claire Cervera, mezzo-soprano
Margaux Poguet, soprano
Wednesday, August 31st at 8 p.m.
Vivaldi : Rare concertos for violin, Vitali / Chaconne for violin, Bach / concerto N°1 for violin
Paris Classik Orchestra
Bertrand Cervera, concertmaster of the French National Orchestra
Reviews
A very good evening
A beautiful concert, in a divine location, the Sainte Chapelle, followed by a dinner in a bistro that was a real find,"les fous de l'Ile". The welcome was lovely, the cuisine inventive and modern with traditional flavors. A real success.
Magical historical evening
I thought the ambiance, location and concert were incredible. We were very sensitive to the location and the history of the Sainte-Chapelle but seeing a concert in it made it all more special. I wish we had been given a program instead of having to purchase it.
Not to be missed
Definitely a must do event in Paris! I have been three times and the music and ambience never fails to overwhelm me. Love this venue!!
Wonderful evening
Excellent concert! Everything was beautiful and we enjoyed every minute of it! The only thing was that the weather was very hot and the Sainte-Chapelle doesn’t have ventilation.
Concert in a jewel venue
Beautiful music in a beautiful setting! The musicians were very talented and the acoustics in the chapel were outstanding. The concert lasted for 1 hour. Definitely worth the price of admission.
The Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel)
Paris’ Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is one of the finest remaining examples of Gothic French architecture. Built in the first half of the thirteenth century, it belongs to the ‘Rayonnant’ period, an architectural style characterised by an increased emphasis on ornate decoration rather than grand size. The chapel formed part of the medieval Palais de la Cité, where the French monarchy resided until the 14th Century. It was originally built to house Louis IX’s priceless collection of relics, including the Crown of Thorns of Christ, one of Christianity’s most cherished artefacts. Although damaged during the French Revolution, the chapel was restored to its shimmering prime thanks to a major renovation during the 19th century.
Much of the chapel as it appears today is the fruit of reconceptions by its various skilled restorers. But two thirds of the chapel’s most distinctive element, its magnificent stained glass panelling, are completely authentic. With 15 windows that stretch to 15 metres high, the Sainte Chapelle contains one of the most extensive collections of stained glass anywhere in the world. Its panels depict a total of 1,113 scenes from both Old and New Testament. This array of scenes and colours was no doubt intended as the defining feature of the chapel’s infinitely elaborate interior, but its remaining non-stained glass walls are also richly coloured and decorated. Equally impressive is the chapel’s high vaulted ceiling, painted deep blue and gold so as to resemble the night sky. Each year the Sainte Chapelle plays host to a diverse programme of classical concerts and recitals: as a unique Parisian show venue, things don’t get more atmospheric than this!
FAQ
How do I get to the Sainte-Chapelle?
The chapel is accessible by metro station Cité (Line 4) or RER station Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. Our hotline can be reached in case of difficulty on the stage on weekdays from 10 am to 7pm Paris time. For details, we invite you to consult the map above.
What do I do when I get to the chapel?
We invite you to arrive at least 40 minutes before the showtime marked on your ticket. Since the Sainte-Chapelle is located within the premises of Paris’ Palace of Justice, concert attendees will need to pass through security checks before accessing the chapel. It is forbidden to bring sharp metal objects (knives, scissors, pliers etc), motorcycle helmets, or glass bottles into the chapel. Security guards cannot guarantee that any confiscated items will be returned to their owners.
Please note that the chapel doors will be closed five minutes before the start of the concert and late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry.
Where will I be seated?
There are three categories available, each of which provides a comfortable view of the performers. Our Category 1 seats are waiting in the first ten rows of the audience.
How long do the concerts last?
Each concert lasts approximately one hour, without an intermission.
Are these concerts for travellers or French people?
Both! Each year the Saint-Chapelle welcomes a million visitors who come from across the globe. With a program of composers originating from various countries around the world, these concerts can be enjoyed by speakers of any language.
Is there a dress code?
No, there is no dress code for the Sainte Chapelle concert series. However, guests are recommended to dress between formal and casual. We suggest avoiding the use of shorts, crocs, and caps. Please note that the Sainte-Chapelle is not heated during winter. We advise you to wear a coat and cover up accordingly.