Candlelight Concert Series at Saint-Éphrem Church

Candlelight Concert Series - Saint-Éphrem Church - Classical Concert
Saint-Éphrem Church

From 18/07 to 30/10/2025

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Location

Saint-Éphrem Church
17 rue des Carmes - 75005 Paris
Capacity 100 seats

Duration

1 h 15 min

No intermission


Details

Candlelight Piano Recitals

For all audiences

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Highlights: Candlelight Concert Series at Saint-Éphrem Church

If you think you’ve seen everything there is to see in Paris, you may be mistaken. The charming streets, the characteristic shopfronts and cafés, the banks of the Seine, the unique Montmarte district, the awesome immensity of the Arc de Triomphe, the iconic Eiffel Tower, the limitless wonders of the Louvre, and yet still…

 

Paris has other beauties to offer you.

 

Hidden amongst the bustle of Paris’ 5th arrondissement, on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève and nestled within the Sorbonne district, stands a small church dedicated to Saint Éphrem, otherwise known as the “The Harp of the Holy Spirit”. This hair-raisingly magnificent space plays host to a series of beautiful candlelit concerts, conducted in complete privacy in an ethereal environment, enhanced by the gentle illumination of candlelight. Young artists from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris come to perform here to enchant lovers of music and of historical monuments alike.

 

Paris has more to offer in these intimate and little-known spaces such as Saint-Éphrem Church… don’t miss this enchanting experience!

Next dates

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FriJuly
7:00 PM
20
SunJuly
6:30 PM
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MonJuly
7:30 PM
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WedJuly
8:00 PM
24
ThuJuly
7:30 PM
25
FriJuly
7:00 PM
27
SunJuly
6:30 PM
28
MonJuly
8:00 PM
30
WedJuly
7:00 PM
31
ThuJuly
8:00 PM
02
SatAugust
8:00 PM
03
SunAugust
7:00 PM
04
MonAugust
8:30 PM
05
TueAugust
7:30 PM
06
WedAugust
7:00 PM
07
ThuAugust
8:00 PM
08
FriAugust
7:30 PM
09
SatAugust
7:00 PM
10
SunAugust
7:00 PM
11
MonAugust
8:30 PM
12
TueAugust
7:00 PM
14
ThuAugust
7:30 PM
17
SunAugust
6:30 PM
18
MonAugust
8:00 PM
19
TueAugust
7:30 PM
20
WedAugust
8:00 PM
21
ThuAugust
8:00 PM
23
SatAugust
7:00 PM
24
SunAugust
7:30 PM
25
MonAugust
8:00 PM
26
TueAugust
7:30 PM
27
WedAugust
7:00 PM
29
FriAugust
7:30 PM
30
SatAugust
6:30 PM
01
MonSeptember
7:30 PM
02
TueSeptember
8:00 PM
03
WedSeptember
7:30 PM
04
ThuSeptember
7:00 PM
05
FriSeptember
7:30 PM
06
SatSeptember
7:00 PM
07
SunSeptember
5:30 PM
08
MonSeptember
8:00 PM
10
WedSeptember
8:00 PM
11
ThuSeptember
7:00 PM
12
FriSeptember
7:30 PM
14
SunSeptember
6:00 PM
15
MonSeptember
8:00 PM
16
TueSeptember
7:30 PM
17
WedSeptember
7:30 PM
18
ThuSeptember
8:00 PM
19
FriSeptember
7:30 PM
20
SatSeptember
7:30 PM
21
SunSeptember
6:00 PM
22
MonSeptember
7:30 PM
23
TueSeptember
7:00 PM
25
ThuSeptember
8:00 PM
26
FriSeptember
7:00 PM
27
SatSeptember
7:00 PM
28
SunSeptember
6:00 PM
29
MonSeptember
8:00 PM
30
TueSeptember
6:30 PM
02
ThuOctober
7:30 PM
03
FriOctober
8:00 PM
04
SatOctober
6:00 PM
05
SunOctober
5:00 PM
06
MonOctober
8:00 PM
07
TueOctober
7:00 PM
10
FriOctober
7:00 PM
11
SatOctober
6:00 PM
12
SunOctober
5:30 PM
13
MonOctober
8:00 PM
14
TueOctober
8:00 PM
15
WedOctober
7:00 PM
17
FriOctober
8:00 PM
18
SatOctober
5:00 PM
19
SunOctober
5:30 PM
20
MonOctober
7:00 PM
22
WedOctober
7:30 PM
24
FriOctober
7:00 PM
25
SatOctober
6:00 PM
26
SunOctober
4:30 PM
27
MonOctober
7:00 PM
29
WedOctober
8:00 PM
30
ThuOctober
8:00 PM

Story: Candlelight Concert Series at Saint-Éphrem Church

Listen to the most beloved scores by Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Liszt, or Rachmaninoff as played by the talented fingers of young pianists from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris – an internationally acclaimed institution in the field of music. This unmissable experience is only elevated by the intimacy of its setting, burrowed silently within the beating heart of Paris, in a historically rich venue that glows with candlelight. All the beauty of the scores of the great composers will fill the soaring hall of the Saint-Éphrem church; in tandem with the dancing glow of the candles, you will bear witness to a transcendental and almost mystical atmosphere. An experience not to be missed!

Candlelight Concert Programme

  • Tuesday, 15 July 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Wednesday, 16 July 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Beethoven: The Tempest
  • Chopin: Scherzos
  • Rachmaninoff: Preludes

 

  • Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Friday, 18 July 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Sunday, 20 July 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Magdalena Rebacz (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Monday, 21 July 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Wednesday, 23 July 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Concert by candlelight with Baptiste Leblan (violin) and Simon Nobilet (piano)
  • Works by Mozart, Bach and Beethoven

 

  • Friday, 25 July 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Concert by candlelight with Baptiste Leblan (violin) and Simon Nobilet (piano)
  • Works by Mozart, Bach and Beethoven

 

  • Monday, 28 July 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Magdalena Rebacz (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Concert by candlelight with Baptiste Leblan (violin) and Simon Nobilet (piano)
  • Works by Mozart, Bach and Beethoven

 

  • Saturday, 2 August 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Monday, 4 August 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Robin Defives (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Tuesday, 5 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Thursday, 7 August 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Robin Defives (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Friday, 8 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Saturday, 9 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Sunday, 10 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Monday, 11 August 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Robin Defives (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Sunday, 17 August 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Monday, 18 August 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Michaël Bialobroda (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Tuesday, 19 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Beethoven: The Tempest
  • Chopin: Scherzos
  • Rachmaninoff: Preludes

 

  • Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Beethoven: The Tempest
  • Chopin: Scherzos
  • Rachmaninoff: Preludes

 

  • Saturday, 23 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Michaël Bialobroda (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Monday, 25 August 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Tuesday, 26 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Beethoven: The Tempest
  • Chopin: Scherzos
  • Rachmaninoff: Preludes

 

  • Wednesday, 27 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Friday, 29 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Beethoven: The Tempest
  • Chopin: Scherzos
  • Rachmaninoff: Preludes

 

  • Saturday, 30 August 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Monday, 1 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Tuesday, 2 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Wednesday, 3 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Remi Masunaga
  • Bach: Goldberg Variations
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody
  • Chopin: Nocturne

 

  • Thursday, 4 September 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Friday, 5 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital by candlelight
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Saturday, 6 September 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Chopin: Ballade and fantaisie
  • Schumann: Kinderszenen

 

  • Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
  • Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, ballades and polonaises

 

  • Monday, 8 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Remi Masunaga
  • Bach: Goldberg Variations
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody
  • Chopin: Nocturne

 

  • Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Friday, 12 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital by candlelight
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Monday, 15 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
  • Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, ballades and polonaises

 

  • Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

  • Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Ylia Duchemin (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Friday, 19 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Chopin: Ballade and fantaisie
  • Schumann: Kinderszenen

 

  • Saturday, 20 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin Recital
  • Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
  • Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

  • Sunday, 21 September 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Remi Masunaga
  • Bach: Goldberg Variations
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody
  • Chopin: Nocturne

 

  • Monday, 22 September 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Chopin: Ballade and fantaisie
  • Schumann: Kinderszenen

 

  • Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Ylia Duchemin (cello)
  • Bach: Cello Suites

 

  • Friday, 26 September 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Saturday, 27 September 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Avec Ylia Duchemin (violoncelle) et William Winterstin (piano)
  • Schubert: Arpeggione
  • Fauré: Élégie
  • Rachmaninoff: Sonate

 

  • Sunday, 28 September 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Avec Ylia Duchemin (violoncelle) et William Winterstin (piano) and Coline Moreau (violin)
  • Schubert: Notturno
  • Dvotak: Dumky
  • Rachmaninoff: Élégiaque

 

  • Monday, 29 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

  • Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chopin, Mozart and Debussy by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Mila Gostijanovic (piano)
  • Chopin: Mazurkas and Nocturnes
  • Debussy: Hommage à Rameau
  • Mozart: Sonata

 

  • Friday, 3 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Pascal Mantin (piano)
  • Chopin: Valses, Nocturnes, Ballades, Polonaises

 

  • Saturday, 4 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Bach Cello Suites by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Magdalena Rebacz (cello)
  • Bach: Suites for Solo Cello

 

  • Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Mozart, Schubert and Dvořák by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Thibaut Maudry (violin) and Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Massenet: Thaïs – "Méditation"
  • Schubert: Rondo Brillant
  • Mozart: Sonata K.301
  • Dvořák: Songs My Mother Taught Me
  • Saint-Saëns: Rondo Capriccioso

 

  • Monday, 6 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Ballades
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: "Waltz of the Flowers", "Pas de deux", "Trepak" from The Nutcracker

 

  • Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Romantic Piano Masterpieces by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Debussy: Clair de lune
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Friday, 10 October 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Dreaming of moonlight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
  • Debussy: Clair de lune
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Liszt: Liebestraum, Concert Tarantella
  • Chopin: Nocturne

 

  • Saturday, 11 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Chopin, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Ballades
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: "Waltz of the Flowers", "Pas de deux", "Trepak" from The Nutcracker

 

  • Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Romantic Works for Cello and Piano by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Ylia Duchemin (cello) and William Winterstin (piano)
  • Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata
  • Fauré: Élégie
  • Rachmaninoff: Sonata for Cello and Piano

 

  • Monday, 13 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Liszt, Satie and Beethoven by candlelight
  • With Pascal Mantin (piano)
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Liszt: Liebestraum

 

  • Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin by candlelight – The Pianist Soundtrack at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • A programme inspired by the film The Pianist featuring works by Chopin

 

  • Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Romantic Piano Masterpieces by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Debussy: Clair de lune
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Friday, 17 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Clairs de Lune – From Beethoven to Debussy at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
  • Debussy: Clair de lune
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Liszt: Liebestraum, Concert Tarantella
  • Chopin: Nocturne

 

  • Saturday, 18 October 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Bach Cello Suites by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Magdalena Rebacz (cello)
  • Bach: Suites for Solo Cello

 

  • Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Liszt, Wagner and Scriabin by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Clément Caillier (piano)
  • Liszt: Transcendental Étude, Après une lecture de Dante
  • Wagner: Isolde’s "Liebestod" from Tristan und Isolde
  • Haydn: Sonata in C minor
  • Scriabin: 2 Poems, Sonata, Études

 

  • Monday, 20 October 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Chopin, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
  • Chopin: Ballades
  • Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
  • Tchaikovsky: "Waltz of the Flowers", "Pas de deux", "Trepak" from The Nutcracker

 

  • Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Liszt, Wagner and Scriabin by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Clément Caillier (piano)
  • Liszt: Transcendental Étude, Après une lecture de Dante
  • Wagner: Isolde’s "Liebestod" from Tristan und Isolde
  • Haydn: Sonata in C minor
  • Scriabin: 2 Poems, Sonata, Études

 

  • Friday, 24 October 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Romantic Piano Masterpieces by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Debussy: Clair de lune
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Saturday, 25 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Romantic Trios by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Coline Moreau (violin), Ylia Duchemin (cello), William Winterstin (piano)
  • Schubert: Notturno
  • Dvořák: Dumky Trio
  • Rachmaninoff: Élégiaque Trio No. 1

 

  • Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Mozart, Schubert and Dvořák by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Thibaut Maudry (violin) and Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs
  • Schubert: Rondo Brillant
  • Mozart: Sonata K.301
  • Dvořák: Songs My Mother Taught Me
  • Saint-Saëns: Rondo Capriccioso

 

  • Monday, 27 October 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Romantic Piano Masterpieces by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
  • Chopin: Nocturnes
  • Debussy: Clair de lune
  • Schubert: Impromptus
  • Satie: Gymnopédies
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

  • Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin by candlelight – The Pianist Soundtrack at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Elio di Tanna (piano)
  • A programme inspired by the film The Pianist featuring works by Chopin

 

  • Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin, Mozart and Debussy by candlelight at Saint-Ephrem
  • With Mila Gostijanovic (piano)
  • Chopin: Mazurkas and Nocturnes
  • Debussy: Hommage à Rameau
  • Mozart: Sonata

 

  • The rest of the program will be published when available.

Reviews

A magnificent evening
We booked this as a Christmas present for our children, and they had the best time. A superb concert in a breath-taking historical location, complete with a quaint bar where they enjoyed wine and tapas. Overall a magnificent evening which I recommend fervently! - Translated from French
Annick
Wondrous experience
It was a truly beautiful and wondrous experience. I highly recommend this event.
Maria
Virtuoso
A moment made magic by both the setting and performance - Translated from French
Franckl
No language barrier!
Great place for a small piano recital. I saw a local pianist play Liszt, Debussy, Chopin, etc. The old church was dimly lit with candles. Great atmosphere. I don’t speak French at all but I play piano. With the music, there was no language barrier. Loved it!
Csaba
Breathtaking
A breathtaking performance by two phenomenal musicians performing a mix of Mozart and Beethoven on violin and piano. If you have a spare evening in Paris, it’s well worth the effort.
Coco

Saint-Éphrem Church

17 rue des Carmes - 75005 Paris

History and Fun Facts about Saint-Éphrem Church

 

Amidst its world-famous monuments and locations, any local will let you know that there is more to Paris than meets the eye. Should you stumble across one of its many little-known gems, it might feel tempting to keep it to yourself. However, it is precisely this characteristically Parisian je-ne-sais-quoi of mystery, of beauty, and of elusivity that is so universally appealing – a kind of tranquil allure that you want to share. The church of Saint-Éphrem, nestled in Paris’ bustling 5th arrondissement within the Sorbonne district, is just one of these charming yet little-known locations.

The Saint-Éphrem church stands on the site of the Collège des Lombards, the third chapel to be built on these grounds. This college was founded in 1334 for Italian students, and would later become the Collège des Irlandais, responsible for training missionaries for the conversion of England in 1677.

In 1925, the Paris City Council bought the church of Saint-Éphrem, giving it the status of a Syriac Catholic Mission. Its arresting facade is adorned with a Baroque-style portal, reminiscent of that of the church of Saint Andrew of the Quirinal in Rome – a stunning invitation to enter and rest after a long walk exploring Paris, and to listen to a beautiful piano recital whilst ensconced in the gentle glow of candlelight.

 

Fast facts
Capacity: 100
Handicap Accessible: No
Air conditioning: No
Heating: Yes
Coat check: No

FAQ

How do I get to Saint-Éphrem Church in the 5th arrondissement of Paris?

The Sainte-Éphrem Church is accessible by:
Metro lines: Sainte-Éphrem Church is accessible by Metro lines10 and 7 which run to the stations Maubert-Mutualité and Jussieu.
Metro lines: Sainte-Éphrem Church is accessible by RER line B which runs to the station Luxembourg.
Bus lines: Sainte-Éphrem Church is accessible by the bus lines 38, 47, 63, 72, 84, 86 which go to the following bus stations: Collège de France, Maubert-Mutualité, Panthéon, Lycée Henri IV.

In case of difficulty, our hotline can be reached during our business hours. Please see the footer of this page for our contact details.

What do I do when I get to the Saint-Éphrem Church in Paris?

We invite you to arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the candlelight concerts, and present your voucher at the front desk.

How long do the candlelight concerts at Saint-Éphrem last?

The candlelight concerts last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, with no intermission.

Can I take photos during the candlelight concerts?

In order not to disturb the artists on stage, and for the comfort of other guests, you are not permitted to photograph, film, or record the performance for the duration of the candlelight concerts. As long as the performance is not currently in session, feel free to take a snapshot of the Saint-Éphrem Church to remember your night out!

Are the candlelight concerts at the Saint-Éphrem Church for an international audience or French speakers?

Both! The Saint-Éphrem Church welcomes audiences from all over the world! The candle light concerts are in the universal language of music, and are therefore accessible to anyone from any corner of the world.

Does the Saint-Éphrem Church have a specific dress code?

There is no specific dress code but proper attire is appreciated for the candlelight concerts at the Saint-Éphrem Church in Paris.

Is tipping customary at the Saint-Éphrem Church?

Tips are not mandatory. However, ushers will usually appreciate a small tip of between €2 and €5, which you can give them when they’ve shown you to your seat.
Fun fact: the French word for “tip” is “pourboire”, which literally translates to “to have a drink”.