Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
3 place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris
Capacity 600 seats
Hélios Orchestra at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
Location
Duration
Between 1 h and 1 h 30 min
No intermission
Details
Classical Music Concert
For all audiences
Without dialogue
Highlights: Hélios Orchestra at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
Established in 2014, the Hélios Orchestra has made a name for itself as one of France’s most ambitious orchestras. Committed to providing a platform for young talent, it allows newly graduated musicians to train alongside renowned instrumentalists.
The Hélios Orchestra invites you to the superb church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés for classical music concerts ranging from Vivaldi's Four Seasons to gospel music to famous adagios and concertos. A season not to be missed!
Story: Hélios Orchestra at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
Youth, ambition, eclecticism: these three words capture the essence of the Hélios Orchestra. Shifting seamlessly between baroque and contemporary music, orchestra and quartet, the performers breathe new life into pieces by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Schubert, and more. No matter the programme, their concerts are sure to captivate.
Please note that arrangements vary between string quartets and orchestra. The arrangement of each concert is indicated in the full performance programme below.
Concert programme
Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Schubert's Ave Maria, and other classical pieces .
Friday, December 15th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Mozart's A Little Night Music.
Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Mozart's A Little Night Music.
Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephemeral Choir under the direction of Glen Rouxel
Corelli's Concerto for a Christmas Night, Caccini and Schubert's Ave Maria, and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.
Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephemeral Choir under the direction of Glen Rouxel
Corelli's Concerto for a Christmas Night, Caccini and Schubert's Ave Maria, and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.
Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Friday, February 2nd, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from Four seasons
Vitali: Chaconne
Caccini: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
and famous concertos
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Friday, February 23rd, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Caccini: Ave Maria
and famous concertos
Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Schubert : Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Saturday, March 16th 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Vitali: Chaconne
Caccini: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
and other concertos
Friday, March 29th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi : All movements from Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Friday, April 19th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Ephémère conducted by Dominique Magloire
A selection of the most beautiful gospel songs
Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Caccini: Ave Maria
and famous concertos
Friday, May 10th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Caccini: Ave Maria
and famous concertos
Friday, May 24th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Friday, May 31st, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Friday, June 7th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Vitali: Chaconne
Caccini: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
and other concertos
Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Saturday, June 29th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart : A Little Night Music
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Vitali: Chaconne
Caccini: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
and other concertos
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet onducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Extracts from The Four Seasons
Gounod: Ave Maria
Mendelssohn: Violin concerto
and other airs
Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Handel: Sarabande
Schubert: Ave Maria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and other famous adagios
Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Vitali: Chaconne
Caccini: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
and other concertos
Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Friday, September 27th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Ephémère conducted by Dominique Magloire
A selection of the most beautiful gospel songs
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 8.45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: All movements from The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (violin solo)
Vivaldi: Extracts from The Four Seasons
Gounod: Ave Maria
Mendelssohn: Concerto and other pieces
Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios String Quartet conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: Excerpts from The Four seasons
Schubert: Ave Maria
and famous adagios
Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Orchestre Hélios conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Corelli: Concerto for a Christmas Night
Caccini / Schubert: Ave Maria
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Orchestre Hélios conducted by Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Corelli : Concerto for a Christmas Night
Caccini / Schubert : Ave Maria
Vivaldi : The Four Seasons
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
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
3 place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
At the time of its initiation in the 6th century, this church, now in the dead center of Paris, was in the meadowy outskirts of the city. Despite various fires throughout the centuries that destroyed portions of the abbey and grounds, the church itself still stands, remaining one of the oldest churches in all of France. It did not, however, entirely escape tumultuous times, victim to everything from viking sieges to gunpowder explosions, it's a wonder the halls are still standing at all!
From an architectural perspective, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church remains one of the very first edifices built in Gothic style, serving as an inspiration for thousands more to come. A historic monument entirely its own, over the years the halls of this church have been graced by kings, saints, and popes. You can even find the tomb of French philosopher René Descartes!
Fast facts
Capacity: 600
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: No
Heating: No
FAQ
How do I get to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church?
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church is accessible by: Metro lines: Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church can be reached by Metro lines 4 an d which run to the Metro station Saint-Germain-des-Prés et Mabillon. Bus lines: Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church is accessible by Bus lines 39, 63, 68, 72, 86, 95 which run to station Saint-Germain-des-Prés. 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 Saint-Germain-des-Prés?
We invite you to arrive around 15 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 approximately between 1 h and 1 h 30 minutes, with no intermission.
Are these concerts for an international public or French speakers?
Both! Each year the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church welcomes visitors who come from across the globe. With a programme of composers originating from various countries around the world, these concerts can be enjoyed by speakers of any language.
Can I take pictures during the Hélios Orchestra performance?
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 show. As long as the performance is not currently in session, feel free to take a snapshot of the wonderful Saint-Germain-des-Près Chruch to remember your night out!
Is there a dress code at the Saint-Germain-des-Près Chruch?
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.