La Madeleine Church
Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
Capacity 150 seats
Hélios Orchestra at La Madeleine Church
Location
Duration
1 h 20 min
No intermission
Details
Classical Music Concert
For all audiences
No dialogue
Highlights: Hélios Orchestra at La Madeleine Church
The Helios Orchestra is delighted to bring you some of the most famous pieces of classical music and the best-known gospel pieces in La Madeleine Church with its imposing Corinthian columns, a place steeped in history.
Story: Hélios Orchestra at La Madeleine Church
The Helios Orchestra is characterized by the diversity of its concert programming, as well as its commitment to the professional integration of young people through orchestral practice. Founded in 2014 by Paul Savalle, it is made up of extraordinary musicians from national orchestras as well as young professionals who have recently graduated from prestigious graduate schools.
For several years, the Helios Orchestra has been bringing a varied and captivating repertoire to the La Madeleine Church, which will delight all music lovers from around the world.
Concert Programme
Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Choir
Fauré: Requiem
Beethoven: Symphony n°7
Friday, December 29th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Choir
Ravel: Bolero
Beethoven: Symphony n°9
Monday, January 1st, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra
Strauss: Emperor's Waltz, Pizzicato Polka, The Blue Danube, Radetsky's March, and other pieces
Monday, January 1st, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, January 20th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Ave Maria and other famous concertos
Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Gounod: Ave Maria
Mendelssohn: 1st mvt from a violin concerto
Saint-Saëns: Le cygne
and assorted beloved arias
Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Éphémère, as conducted by Matthieu Cabanes
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Choeur Hélios Ephémère, as conducted by Dominique Magloire
The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs
Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Choeur Hélios Ephémère, as conducted by Matthieu Cabanes
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Gounod: Ave Maria
Mendelssohn: 1st mvt from a violin concerto
Saint-Saëns: Le cygne
and assorted beloved arias
Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Éphémère, as conducted by Silvio Segantini
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Friday, April 19th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios, as conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninov: Vocalise
and famous adagios
Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Choeur Hélios Ephémère conducted by Dominique Magloire
The Most Beautiful Gospel Arias
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Xavier Saumon
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Matthieu Cbanes
Verdi: Requiem
Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios, the Sulfiato Choir, and the Chesnay Choir, as conducted by Matthieu Cabanes
Ravel: Bolero
Poulenc: Stabat Mater
Brahms: Nänie, Schicksalslied
Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Laurent Couson
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Matthieu Cabanes
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Rouget de Lisle: La Marseillaise
Saturday, August 24 th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Matthieu Cabanes
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Yann Molénat
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Ephémère Choir, as conducted by Dominique Magloire
The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs
Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Ephémère Choir, as conducted by Dominique Magloire
The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs
Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Friday, October 25th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With Orchestre Hélios conducted by Glen Rouxel (concertmaster)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Ave Maria and famous concertos
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Matthieu Cabanes
Chopin: Nocturne n° 20, Waltz in A minor, Waltz n° 2 op. 70, Waltz n° 15, Waltz n° 2 op. 34
Mozart: Requiem
Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, as conducted by Laurent Couson
Verdi: Requiem
Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet, as conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Ave Maria and famous concertos
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Reviews
This show is truly marvellous. The music is obviously very beautiful and played by a small, friendly string orchestra. The conductor, a violin virtuoso by the way, is funny and you can feel a real cohesion in the group.
NoeDel
5 months ago
Speechless, the quality of the performance (musicians, soloist) is undeniable and the reception is top-notch!
ADO75
5 months ago
La Madeleine Church
Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
La Madeleine Church
The imposing Madeleine Church, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, gave its name to this district of Paris. It is built in perspective of the Palais Bourbon (building that houses the National Assembly), which it faces on the other side of the Place de la Concorde.
In 1757, Louis XV ordered the construction of a new Madeleine Church, but following the Revolution, the work remained on hold. Then, in 1806, Napoleon I decided to build a temple to the glory of the soldiers of the Grande Armée. He commissioned the architect Pierre-Alexandre Vignon who razed the old church but kept its columns. He proposed a building reminiscent of Greek temples, with more than 50 Corinthian columns surrounding it. Unfortunately, the construction posed problems to the State and its construction was neglected in favor of the Arc de Triomphe. The Madeleine Church was returned to Catholic worship and the church was inaugurated in 1842 - its construction took 85 years!
In 1846, the church welcomed the great organ of Cavaillé-Coll and many organists succeeded one another at the keyboards of the instrument: Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Fauré, etc. It is at the Madeleine Church that the funerals of famous artists such as Frédéric Chopin, Jacques Offenbach, Edith Piaf, Joséphine Baker and more recently Johnny Hallyday have been held. Since its construction, the church has become a hotspot for classical music concerts.
Fast facts
Capacity: 150
Handicap Accessible? Yes
Air conditioning? No
Heating? No
FAQ
How do I get to La Madeleine Church?
La Madeleine Church is accessible by: Metro lines: La Madeleine Church is accessible by metro lines 8, 12 and 14 which run to the stations Madeleine, Opéra ou Concorde. RER lines: La Madeleine Church is accessible by RER line A which run to the station Auber. Bus lines: La Madeleine Church is accessible by bus lines 42, 94, 45, 52 which run to the sations Havre - Haussmann, Capucines - Caumartin. 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 La Madeleine Church?
We invite you to arrive around 20 minutes before the showtime marked on your ticket. An English-speaking staff member will guide you to your seats.
Please note that the church doors will be closed five minutes before the start of the concert and late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry.
How long do the Hélios Orchestra concerts last?
The Hélios Orchestra concerts last between 1 hour and 1 h 30 min depending on the programme and without an intermission.
Is there a dress code at La Madeleine?
There is no specific dress code but proper attire is appreciated. Many Parisians will arrive directly from work, dressed in business casual or chic attire.