La Madeleine Church Concert Series

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La Madeleine Church

Until February 26, 2025

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Location

La Madeleine Church
Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
Capacity 150 seats

Duration

1 h 20 min

No intermission


Details

Concert 

For all audiences

No dialogue


Highlights: La Madeleine Church Concert Series

There are pieces of classical music that will always resonate at their highest potential in a church. Only underneath the soaring ceiling of an ancient place of worship can you truly appreciate the grace, spirituality, and beauty of the musical timbre, in an intimate environment that is guaranteed to touch your heart. Come and see the astounding La Madeleine church for yourself, and marvel at Mozart's epic Requiem, Schubert's and Gounod's Ave Maria, or the famed Four Seasons itself! Discover some of the world’s most well-known arias ringing through the halls of Paris’ one-and-only La Madeleine.

Concert programme

Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Pachelbel: Canon
Albinoni: Adagio
And songs: "Douce nuit" ("Silent Night") and "Minuit, Chrétiens" ("O Holy Night")

 

Tusday, December 24th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Pachelbel: Canon
Albinoni: Adagio
And songs: "Douce nuit" ("Silent Night") and "Minuit, Chrétiens" ("O Holy Night")

 

Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Pachelbel: Canon
Albinoni: Adagio
And songs: "Douce nuit" ("Silent Night") and "Minuit, Chrétiens" ("O Holy Night")

 

Thursday, December 26th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Pachelbel: Canon
Albinoni: Adagio
And songs: "Douce nuit" ("Silent Night") and "Minuit, Chrétiens" ("O Holy Night")

 

Saturday, December 28th, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Pachelbel: Canon
Albinoni: Adagio
And songs: "Douce nuit" ("Silent Night") and "Minuit, Chrétiens" ("O Holy Night")

 

Monday, December 30th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Saturday, January 4th, at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Gounod: Ave Maria

 

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 à 8:30 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Gounod: Ave Maria

 

Friday, January 17th, at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Friday, January 24th, at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Gounod: Ave Maria

 

Saturday, January 25th, at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Gounod: Ave Maria

 

Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Gounod: Ave Maria

 

Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France and Cécile Besnard (soprano)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Gounod: Ave Maria

 

Friday, February 21st, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Schubert: Ave Maria
Pachelbel: Canon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

Story: La Madeleine Church Concert Series

Mozart, Vivaldi, Schubert, Gounod, Albinoni, Pachelbel…just some of the finest composers throughout history. Their works are instantly recognizable, from the otherworldly enchantment of Schubert’s and Gounoud’s Ave Maria, to the epic sorrow of Lacrimosa from Mozart's timeless Requiem. But how many people can say they have heard them live in a famous Parisian church? Today, you have the opportunity to do so in the very heart of Paris at the gorgeous La Madeleine! This historic religious building boasts 52 Corinthian columns, and has served as a decor for the funerals of Fréderic Chopin, Jacques Offenbach, Charles Gounod, Camille Saint-Saëns, Coco Chanel, Joséphine Baker, and many other beloved figures. Join us at this emblem of beauty and grace for an ethereal experience that allows you to feel all of the rapturous joy of classical music in one incredible sitting.

Reviews

La Madeleine - a must see
"A wonderful church which is never as busy as Notre Dame. It's stunning from the outside and beautiful and peaceful inside. The best way of experiencing La Madeleine is going to one of the concerts they hold there. Classical music, great acoustics and an impressive setting - you can't beat it!"
Brad
Great classical concert, enchanting space!
Saw a classical concert here one night, the highlight of my entire week in Paris! A gorgeous setting with very accomplished classical stringed mini-orchestra. Highly recommend it!
MMehta10
Beautiful!
It was very beautiful! Both the place and the music.
Devi

La Madeleine Church

Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris

History and Funfacts about 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
Coat Check: 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 the La Madeleine Church?

We invite you to arrive around 15 minutes before the showtime marked on your ticket. An English-speaking staff member of La Madeleine Church will guide you to your seats.

How long do the concerts at La Madeleine Church last?

The concerts last approximately one hour and twenty depending on the programme and without an intermission.

Is there a dress code at La Madeleine Church?

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.