Piano Recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Piano Recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

From 25/06 to 29/06/2026

No dialogue

Location

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
Capacity 1905 seats

Duration

1 h 30 min

No intermission


Details

Classical piano concerts

For all audiences

No dialogue


Highlights: Piano Recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

The finest masters of the piano, including Thomas Enhco, Igor Levit, Jonathan Biss, Seong-Jin Cho, Chen Sa, Francesco Piemontesi, Dmitry Masleev, Nikolay Khozyainov, Sunwook Kim, David Fray and Alice Sara Ott are poised to grace the sublime stage of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Immerse your senses and indulge in impeccable recitals from these exceptional talents, who will be playing the most beautiful works by Mozart, Chopin, Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven, Bartok, Franck and Messiaen, and Field amongst a host of history’s finest minds. Sensitivity, passion, and precision are to be expected as these musicians caress the keys in a series of sensational recitals. Each brings their unique style and personality to this revered stage…

 

From the sensitivity of Schumann's works to the elegance and power of Beethoven or the subtlety of Bach, these recitals are an invitation to embark on a musical journey.
Slow and soft, fast and excited, bewitching and melodious, scintillating, fugue, scale, melody, chord, beaded touch, carried away with passion...here are a few terms from the world of the piano to relate to the scores and the pianists.

Discover a world of passion in the superb Théâtre des Champs-Élysées !

Concert Programme at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

  • Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Piano Concert with David Fray
  • Transcriptions of works by Bach, Rameau, Couperin, Royer, Wagner-Liszt

 

  • Monday, 29 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Mozart Paradox - Improvisations jazz sur Mozart
  • Piano concert with Thomas Enhco
  • Mozart: Great Mass in C minor, Don Giovanni, Ave Verum, A Little Night Music, The Magic Flute, Sonates pour piano nos 8 et 11, Quatuor à cordes n° 19 « Les Dissonances », Symphonie n° 40, Sonate pour violon n° 21, Requiem, Concerto pour clarinette

 

  • Thursday, 9 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Romantic and Late Classical Masterworks by Levit
  • Piano concert with Igor Levit
  • Schubert: Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960
  • Schumann: Nachtstücke, Op. 23
  • Chopin: Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58

 

  • Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Beethoven's Last Three Sonatas
  • Piano concert with Jonathan Biss
  • Beethoven: Sonatas No. 30 in E major, Op. 109; No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110; No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

 

  • Tuesday, 9 december 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Piano at the Champs-Élysées
  • Piano concert with Seong-Jin Cho
  • Liszt: "Les Jeux d’eaux à la Villa d’Este" (excerpt from Années de Pèlerinage, Third Year)
  • Beethoven: Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 “Pastoral”
  • Bartók: Out of Doors, Sz. 81
  • Chopin: 14 Waltzes – Op. posth., Op. 34 Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Op. 64 Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Op. 69 Nos. 1 & 2; Op. 70 Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Op. 42; Op. 18

 

  • Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • From Beethoven to Messiaen: French and Romantic Echoes
  • Piano concert with Chen Sa
  • Beethoven: Fantasia, Op. 77
  • Chopin: Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
  • Franck: Prelude, Chorale and Fugue
  • Messiaen: "Regard de l’Esprit de joie" (from Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus)

 

  • Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Beethoven Revisited by Alice Sara Ott
  • Piano concert with Alice Sara Ott
  • Field: Nocturnes
  • Beethoven: Sonatas Nos. 19, 30, 14 “Moonlight”

 

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Evocations of Nature and Nostalgia
  • Piano concert with Francesco Piemontesi
  • Schubert: Sonata in G major, D. 894
  • Liszt: Années de pèlerinage – Première année: Suisse

 

  • Friday, 28 February 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Avec Yoav Levanon
  • Couperin: "La Couperin" (from the Fourth Book of Pièces de clavecin)
  • Couperin: Le tic-toc-choc, ou Les Maillotins (from the Third Book of Pièces de clavecin)
  • Schumann: Studies in Canon Form (excerpts)
  • Chopin: Four Ballades

 

  • Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Bach and Schumann: Introspection and Structure
  • Piano concert with David Fray
  • Programme: Works by Bach and Schumann

 

  • Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Classical to Modern Virtuosity with Masleev
  • Piano concert with Dmitry Masleev
  • Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in C minor “Pathétique”
  • Mozart: Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K. 310
  • Prokofiev: Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 14

 

  • Monday, 16 March 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Piano at the Champs-Élysées: Nikolaï Lugansky plays Schumann and Chopin
  • Piano concert with Nikolaï Lugansky
  • Schumann: Vienna Carnival Op. 26, Humoresque Op. 20
  • Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28

 

  • Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Anna Vinnitskaya in Recital: From Ravel to Rachmaninoff
  • Piano concert with Anna Vinnitskaya
  • Ravel: Sonatine, Pavane for a Dead Princess, Jeux d’eau
  • Scriabin: Sonata No. 3, Op. 23
  • Brahms: Three Intermezzi, Op. 117
  • Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42

 

  • Friday, 10 April 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Chopin and Contemporary Echoes
  • Piano concert with Nikolay Khozyainov
  • Chopin: Selected works
  • Ravel-Khozyainov: Rhapsodie espagnole (arrangement)
  • Khozyainov: Piano Sonata No. 1 (French premiere)
  • Scriabin: Selected works

 

  • Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Nelson Goerner in Recital: From Bach to the Spain of Albéniz
  • Piano concert with Nelson Goerner
  • Bach: Toccata, BWV 911
  • Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D. 958
  • Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales
  • Albéniz : Iberia, Livre IVMálaga, Jerez, Eritaña

 

  • Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Schumann and Schubert: Reflections of Romanticism
  • Piano concert with Sunwook Kim
  • Haydn: Sonata No. 59 in E-flat major
  • Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6
  • Schubert: Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960

 

  • Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • A Journey Through the Ages with Blechacz
  • Piano concert with Rafał Blechacz
  • Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin: Selected works

 

  • Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • From Mendelssohn to Monk
  • Piano concert with Bertrand Chamayou
  • Mendelssohn: Songs Piano concert without Words
  • Clara Schumann: Piano pieces
  • Robert Schumann: Piano pieces
  • Ives: Selected works
  • Kurtág: Selected works
  • Schubert–Liszt: Transcriptions
  • Schumann–Liszt: Transcriptions
  • Mendelssohn–Liszt: Transcriptions
  • Crumb: Eine Kleine Mitternachtmusik (based on "Round Midnight" by Thelonious Monk)
  • Schubert: Wanderer Fantasy, Op. 15, D. 760

 

  • Monday, 29 June 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • András Schiff: Classical Elegance
  • Piano concert with András Schiff
  • Haydn, Mozart, Schubert: Selected works

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Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris

History and Fun Facts about the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Hosting one of the most lavishing concert halls in all of Paris, Champs- Élysées is the true definition of architectural beauty with its historic foundation. Inaugurated on April 2nd, 1913, the structure is quite large comprising three auditoriums: Théâtre des Champs- Élysées, The Comédie des Champs- Élysées, Studio des Champs- Élysées, and a restaurant. The main theatre which has 1905 seats is Italian styled and originally constructed to host guests visiting the theatre to watch opera shows and concerts. This was the first theatre in Paris to be built completely from reinforced concrete instead of steel.

 

Over the years the famed theatre has hosted many recognized artists such as the beautiful cabaret dancer Josephine Baker, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Stravinsky, Richard Strauss, and many other entertainers from our cherished olden day era. In 2005 the main room in the theatre was renovated in order to improve the acoustics, it is confirmed that during a show the sounds are very clear, almost as if you were up close to the stage. Théâtre des Champs- Élysées is one of the most frequently visited monuments in Paris, on an annual basis more than 300,000 people attend programs from contemporary dance and ballet recitals to orchestras, operas, and other concerts. Carrying a number of diverse performances of different genres, the theatre attracts audience members of all ages. 


Fast facts
Capacity: 1,905
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: No
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (paid service)

FAQ

How do I get to the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris?

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is accessible by:
Metro: Line 1 (station Franklin D. Roosevelt), line 9 (station Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alma Marceau)
RER: Line C (station Pont de l’Alma)
Address: 15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
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 should I do when I arrive at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées?

We recommend that you arrive at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées at least 15 minutes before the start of the show.
The theatre doors open 30 minutes before the start of the performance, except in exceptional circumstances. Show your ticket at the reception and the staff will take care of you.

How long does the piano recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées last?

The piano recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, with intermission.

Are piano recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées for an international audience or French speakers?

Both! The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées welcomes audiences from all over the world! Music is a universal language, therefore the piano recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées are accessible to anyone from any corner of the world.

If I'm late, will I still be allowed into the piano recitals at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées?

This depends on the delay. The auditorium doors close as soon as the performance begins. The first latecomers are placed in late boxes with a limited number of seats.

Those who arrive later will be allowed to watch the performance from the screens located outside of the auditorium, around the perimeter of the Orchestra and will be allowed to their seats during the intermission (if there is one).

Can I choose my seat when booking?

When purchasing tickets, choose your preferred category and you will be allocated the best available seats in that category!
Please note that tickets of the same category that are booked during the same purchase session, in the same booking order on our website are always assigned side by side. To be sure of this, make sure all of your tickets are in the same category and are included in your shopping cart at the time of purchase.
You can find the seating plan in the theatre’s "photo" section on this page.
If there are no available adjacent seating arrangements, our customer service team will contact you before the booking is confirmed.

Is there a dress code at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées?

There is no specific dress code at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, but proper attire is appreciated. Many Parisians will arrive directly from work, dressed in business casual or chic attire.