Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church Concert Series

Location
3 place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris
Capacity 600 seats
Duration
1 hour
No intermission
Details
Classical concert
Recommended for all ages
No dialogue
Highlights: Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church Concert Series
Situated in the very heart of Paris, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church remains one of the city’s most beautiful monuments. Get an exclusive glimpse of the inside while being serenaded by sumptuous classical music.
Story: Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church Concert Series
The gorgeously Gothic, Church of Saint-Germain-des-Près has been a feature of the Parisian landscape since the 6th Century. It now sits just five minutes from the banks of the Seine, surrounded by designer classy restaurants and designer fashion stores. Why not discover its ornate vaulted interior while listening to a scintillating classical concert inside!?
Euromusic Productions has assembled the finest ensembles and soloists in Paris to bring you a series of concerts and recitals that pay homage to classical music’s greats. Masterpieces by Vivaldi, Schubert, and Pachelbel are at the top of the list, to be performed by soloists from the National Orchestra of France.
Concert programme
Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 8:30 pm
With the Orchestre Paris Classic and Bertrand Cervera (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Caccini: Ave Maria
Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 8:30 pm
With the Orchestre Paris Classic and Bertrand Cervera (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Caccini: Ave Maria
Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at 8:30 pm
With the Orchestre les Solistes Français and Paul Rouger (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Caccini: Ave Maria
Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at 8:30 pm
With the Orchestre les Solistes Français and Paul Rouger (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Caccini: Ave Maria
Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.
Prestige of baroque music, with the Classik Ensemble, David Braccini (violin), Clémence Lévy ( soprano), Barbara Vignudelli (mezzo-soprano), Matthieu Justine (tenor), Jean-Charles Dunand (bass)
Handel: Dixit Dominus/ Zadoc the Priest / Hallelujah
Bach: Jesus let my joy remain
Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.
With the Classik Ensemble and David Braccini (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Caccini: Ave Maria
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.
With the Orchestra Les Solistes Français and Paul Rouger (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert and Caccini: Ave Maria
Saturday, May 20th, at 8:30 p.m.
With the Classik Ensemble Orchestra, Clémence Lévy (soprano), Daïa Durimel (alto), Matthieu Justine (tenor), Jean-Louis Serre (bass) and the Tempestuoso Choir
Mozart: Requiem
Salieri: Symphony
Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at 8:30 p.m.
With the Orchestra Les Solistes Français and Paul Rouger (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Albinoni: Adagio
Schubert/Caccini: Ave Maria
Reviews
My girlfriend and I both loved the show. The planning was excellent, they went after the performance of Vivaldi's four seasons on the work and played one more again. The musicians played with passion. The acoustics were fantastic and in no way inferior to a concert hall. Recommended.
Excellent musicians and choice of music.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
History and Fun Facts about 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?
The church is accessible by the metro station Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Line 4). Our hotline can be reached in case of difficulty finding the theatre weekdays from 10 am to 7pm Paris time. For details, we invite you to consult the map above.
What do I do when I get to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés 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 concerts at Saint-Germain-des-Prés last?
Every Saint-Germain-des-Prés concert lasts approximately one hour without an intermission.
Are these concerts for travellers or French people?
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.