Vocal Masterpieces at the Philharmonie de Paris

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Philharmonie de Paris

Until May 20, 2025

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Location

Philharmonie de Paris
221 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
Capacity 2400 seats

Duration

Between 1 h 20 min and 3 hours

With intermission


Details

Vocal Concerts

For all audiences

In different languages, with French and English surtitles


HIGHLIGHTS: VOCAL CONCERTS AT PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS

The Philharmonie de Paris, the temple of classical music, honours the voice in a rich and varied programme. From intimate recitals to grand orchestral frescoes, operas and contemporary creations, the voice comes in all its forms to delight music lovers and the curious alike.

 

In 2024, to mark the centenary of his death, you'll be able to rediscover the genius of Gabriel Fauré, the undisputed master of French melody, in a series of mouth-watering concerts. A wonderful opportunity to rediscover the unique sensibility of this outstanding composer.

 

The season will be marked by such fine oratorios as Monteverdi's Vespers, Haydn's Creation, Bach's Easter Oratorio and Handel's Resurrection. There will also be singing recitals by Juan Diego Florez, Sonya Yoncheva and Roberto Alagna accompanied by Luc Tézier. One evening will be devoted to Arvo Pärt and another to Schumann's sublime oratorio, Paradise and the Peri.

 

There's something for every taste and every ear.
From the baroque to the contemporary, the Philharmonie de Parisonce again offers a rich and varied vocal programme. Whether you're a fan of opera, French melodies or contemporary creations, the Philharmonie de Paris invites you on an unforgettable journey to the heart of the voice.

 

 

 

See details for our premium options below!

PREMIUM OPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Want a little more than just a ticket to the show? To make your experience unforgettable, you can choose one of these special offers when you make your reservation:

 

Champagne + Show package
The Champagne and Show package allows you access to a dedicated welcome desk where you will be given your concert tickets, a coupon for a glass of champagne and the program for the evening. You are placed in the first category in the first rows of the floor.

 

Bar Service + Show package
The Bar Service and Show package allows you access to a dedicated welcome desk where you will receive your tickets and be ushered to your seats in the first category in the first rows of the floor. At intermission, the usher will pick you up at your seats and accompany you to the Salon Ouest, an exclusive room reserved for patrons of the Philharmonie, where a glass of champagne and hors d’oeuvre await you. After intermission, the usher will take you back to your seats where you can enjoy the second half of the concert.

CONCERT PROGRAMME

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Oratorio
With Pygmalion (choir and orchestra) under the direction of Raphaël Pichon and Bertrand Couderc (lighting)
Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Vespers for the Blessed Virgin)
Duration: 1 h 50 min

 

Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Recital
With the Belgian National Orchestra conducted by Giorgio Croci, with Roberto Alagna (tenor) and Ludovic Tézier (baritone)
Arias from operas by Verdi, Donizetti and Giordano
Duration: 2 hours with intermission

 

Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Recital
With the Sinfonia por el Perú, under the direction of Ana María Patiño-Osorio and Juan Diego Florez (tenor)
Arias by Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Gounod, Offenbach, Chapín Serrano, Luna, Soutullo y Vert, Daniel Alomía Robles and Chabuca Granda
Duration: 2 h 10 min with intermission

 

Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Masterpiece
With the Orchestre du Conservatoire de Paris, the Internationale Chorakademie conducted by Raphaël Pichon, Jacqueline Stucker (soprano), Beth Taylor (mezzo-soprano), Robin Tritschler (tenor), Jarrett Ott (baritone)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy"
Duration: 1 h 20 min

 

Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. y,
Oratorio
With the Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Ensemble Aedes conducted by Masaaki Suzuki, with Carolyn Sampson (Gabriel, Eve), Benjamin Bruns (Uriel), Christian Immler (Raphaël, Adam) 
Haydn: The Creation
Duration: 2 h 30 min

 

Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Recital
With Les Arts Florissants conducted by William Christie and Sonya Yoncheva (soprano)
Works by Louis Claude Armand Chardin, Luigi Cherubini, Christoph Willibald Gluck, André Modeste Grétry, Johann Paul Aegidius Martini, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Niccolò Piccini, Antonio Sacchini and Antonio Salieri

 

Thutsday, December 12th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Masterpieces
With Pygmalion (chorus and orchestra) conducted by Raphaël Pichon, with Sabine Devieilhe (soprano) and Stéphane Degout (baritone)
Felix Mendelssohn: Drei Kirchenmusiken
Johannes Brahms: A German Requiem
Johann Sebastian Bach: Fürchte dich nicht
Duration: 1 h 35 min

 

Tuesday, January, 21st, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Masterpieces
With the Bach Collegium Japan conducted by Masato Suzuki
Mozart: Requiem
Suzuki: Requiem
Duration: 1 h 40 min, with intermission

 

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Masterpieces
With Les Arts Florissants conducted by William Christie, Mélissa Petit (soprano), Beth Taylor (alto), Bastien Rimondi (tenor) and Padraic Rowan (bass)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Litaniae Lauretanae
Joseph Haydn: Harmoniemesse

 

Monday, April 21st, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Masterpieces
With Les Talens Lyriques, the Chœur de chambre de Namur conducted by Christophe Rousset, Anna El-Khashem (soprano), Mari Askvik (alto), Nick Pritchard (tenor) and Edwin Crossley-Mercer (bass)
Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata BWV 66 "Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen", Easter Oratorio BWV 249
With French and English surtitles

 

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Evening dedicated to Arvo Pärt
With Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, with Kadri Toomoja (organ)
Arvo Pärt: Berliner messe (excerpts), Nunc dimittis, Kanon Pokajanen (excerpts), Magnificat, The Deer’s Cry
With French and English surtitles

 

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Oratorio
With Les Arts Florissants conducted by Paul Agnew, with Julie Roset (an angel), Lucile Richardot (Marie, wife of Cleophas), Cyril Auvity (Saint John the Apostle) and Christopher Purves (Lucifer)
Handel: La resurrezione (The Resurrection)

 

Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Oratorio
With Le Concert des Nations conducted by Jordi Savall and La Capella Nacional de Catalunya
Schumann: Paradise and the Peri
Duration: 2 h 20 min

 

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal Recital
With Pygmalion (chorus and orchestra) conducted by Raphaël Pichon, with Sabine Devieilhe (soprano) and Stéphane Degout (baritone)
Ambroise Thomas: Hamlet (excerpts)
Hector Berlioz: Funeral march from the last scene of Hamlet, Tristia
Gabriel Fauré: Requiem (Version from 1900)
Duration: 1 h 45 min

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Philharmonie de Paris

221 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris

Philharmonie de Paris

 

If Paris were to be defined in terms of monuments, we would include the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Pyramid, the Opéra Garnier, and the Opéra Bastille to name a few.. But from this list the Philharmonie de Paris is surely missing! This impressive monument, inaugurated on January 15th, 2015, is dedicated to symphonic music, chamber music, jazz and world music. Composed of over 340,000 aluminum shiny plates, its impressive facade of the Philharmonie de Paris has become a famous landmark of north-eastern Paris.

 

All types of music can be found at the Philharmonie de Paris. This venue hosts orchestras such as the Orchestre de Paris, Les Arts Florissants, the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, the Orchestre national d’Île-de-France and welcomes major international orchestras, conductors, and musicians who make their difficult scores look easy as they perform them for 2,400 astonished spectators. The acoustic excellence of the Grande Salle Pierre Boulez, entrusted to New Zealand’s Sir Harold Marshall and Japan’s Yasuhisa Toyota, creates particularly favorable conditions for listening to pianissimo, pizzicato, or even delicate harp chords.

 

The soft colors of the blond wood featured in the hall paired with the balconies, which seem to loom weightless, create a real sense of intimacy, especially since the distance between the conductor and the closest listener is a mere 32 meters! A hall that holds a sense of esteemed intimacy despite its size, and with an international and varied programme... You must experience it for yourself first-hand!

 

Fast facts
Capacity: 2400
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (free service)

FAQ

How do I get to the Philharmonie de Paris in the 19th arrondissement of Paris?

The Philharmonie de Paris is accessible by:
Metro: Line 5 (station Porte de Pantin)
Address: 221 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 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 do I do when I get to Philharmonie de Paris?

We recommend that you arrive 30 minutes before the start of the vocal concerts at the Philharmonie de Paris and present yourself at the “Invitation” desk on the left as you enter Hall 3. The bilingual staff of the Philharmonie de Paris will take you to your seats. In case of delay, they will be able to collect your ticket, but access to the hall will be either during a louder part of a piece, between two pieces, or at the intermission.

How long do the vocal concerts at the Philharmonie de Paris last?

The vocal Concerts at Philharmonie de Paris last between 1 hour and 20 minutes and 3 hours, with intermission.

Are the vocal concerts at the Philharmonie de Paris for an international audience or French speakers?

Both! The Philharmonie de Paris welcomes audiences from all over the world! Music is a universal language, therefore the vocal concerts are accessible to anyone from any corner of the world.

Can I choose my seat when booking?

No, unfortunately it is not possible to choose your seat when booking for the vocal concerts at Philharmonie de Paris. However, you can choose the category and we will allocate you the best seats in the chosen category! Your seats will be in the 1st category in the parterre (left side, right side, or center), between rows D and L in general ( there may be exceptions) or at the first balcony level.
You can find the seating plan in the theatre’s "photo" section on this page.
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.
If there are no available adjacent seating arrangements, our customer service team will contact you before the booking is confirmed.

I bought premium tickets for the Vocal Concerts at the Philharmonie de Paris and I haven’t received them yet. Is this normal?

Yes, it’s completely normal! Your order will first be created as a pre-booking so that the Philharmonie de Paris can assign your seat. You may see a pre-payment on your card, but rest assured that we will not charge your card until your reservation has been validated by the Philharmonie de Paris. Once the reservation is validated, you will receive your ticket by e-mail.
Due to the large number of requests that the Philharmonie de Paris has to manage, this process usually takes two days, but can take up to six days maximum. After six days if your order has not been validated, it will be canceled, the pre-charge will disappear, and you will not be charged.

What are the conditions imposed by Philharmonie de Paris for cancelling my tickets?

Any total or partial cancellation by a client must be notified in writing (mail or e-mail).

 

Cancellations will incur the following charges:
- 50% of the amount invoiced including VAT for a cancellation — total or partial — notified and received by Theatre in Paris at a minimum of 10 days before the performance.
-100% of the amount invoiced including VAT for a cancellation notified and received by Theatre in Paris a minimum of 10 days before the performance.

Is there a dress code at Philharmonie de Paris?

There is no specific dress code at Philharmonie de Paris, but proper attire is appreciated. Many Parisians will arrive directly from work, dressed in business casual or chic attire.

For Parisian operas and ballets, the dress code tends to be a bit fancier than in other venues, so feel free to have a little fun and dress to impress.