Vocal Masterpieces at the Philharmonie de Paris

Vocal Masterpieces at the Philharmonie de Paris - Theatre in Paris - Tickets - © Angela Spidahl
Philharmonie de Paris

From 19/01 to 03/04/2026

No dialogue

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

Throughout the 2025–2026 season, the Philharmonie de Paris celebrates the power of the human voice with a series of extraordinary vocal performances that span the grand operatic tradition, sacred masterworks, and emotionally rich oratorios.

 

The season opens in spectacular fashion on Sunday, 7 September 2025, with the Orchestra and Choir of the Teatro alla Scala di Milano under Riccardo Chailly, presenting a dazzling panorama of Verdi and Rossini’s most stirring operatic excerpts—from La Traviata to William Tell.

 

On Tuesday, 4 November, Jérémie Rhorer leads Le Cercle de l’Harmonie and the Orfeón Donostiarra Choir in a deeply moving pairing of Mozart’s Requiem and Brahms’s poignant Rhapsody for Contralto, featuring a stellar cast of soloists.

 

November continues with two powerful Brahms programs: The Song of Destiny on 16 November with Raphaël Pichon and Pygmalion, exploring spiritual and philosophical depth through motets, symphonic works, and the rarely heard Festive and Commemorative Maxims.

 

On 5 December, Emmanuelle Haïm and Le Concert d’Astrée will revisit the soul of Neapolitan baroque with Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and sacred gems by Durante, Scarlatti, Leo, and Locatelli.

 

In January, Philippe Herreweghe returns with Collegium Vocale Gent for an evening devoted to the sacred genius of Bach, while Jordi Savall (31 March) and Raphaël Pichon (3 April) bookend Easter with two towering works of religious drama: Haydn’s Seven Last Words and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.

 

This is vocal music at its most powerful—deeply expressive, richly human, and profoundly timeless.

 

 

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

  • Friday, 5 December 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Pergolesi: Stabat Mater and Baroque Treasures
  • With Le Concert d’Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm (conductor), Emőke Baráth (soprano), Carlo Vistoli (countertenor)
  • Durante: Concerto for Strings No. 5
  • D. Scarlatti: Salve Regina
  • Leonardo Leo: Salve Regina
  • Locatelli: Funeral Symphony
  • Pergolesi: Stabat Mater

 

  • Monday, 19 January 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Collegium Vocale Gent: Sacred Bach
  • With Collegium Vocale Gent – Choir and Orchestra, Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Dorothee Mields (soprano), Alex Potter (countertenor), Guy Cutting (tenor), Florian Störtz (bass)
  • Bach: Cantata BWV 186 “Ärgre dich, o Seele, nicht”, Cantata BWV 14 “Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit”, Missa brevis BWV 233

 

  • Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Jordi Savall: The Last Words of Christ
  • With Le Concert des Nations, La Capella Nacional de Catalunya, Jordi Savall (conductor), Elionor Martínez (soprano), Lara Morger (alto), Ilker Arcayürek (tenor), Yuriy Hadzetskyy (baritone)
  • Haydn: The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross
  • Beethoven: Christ on the Mount of Olives

 

  • Friday, 3 April 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Bach: St. Matthew Passion
  • With Pygmalion – Choir and Orchestra, Children's Choir of the Orchestre de Paris, Raphaël Pichon (conductor), Julian Prégardien (Evangelist), Stéphane Degout (Jesus), Christian Immler (Pilate), Julie Roset, Maïlys de Villoutreys (sopranos), Lucile Richardot, William Shelton (altos), Laurence Kilsby, Zachary Wilder (tenors), Richard Wilberforce (choirmaster)
  • Bach: St. Matthew Passion

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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?

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.