La Madeleine Church
Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
Capacity 150 seats
Hélios Orchestra at La Madeleine Church
Location
Duration
1 h 20 min
No intermission
Details
Classical Music Concert
For all audiences
Without dialogue
Highlights: Hélios Orchestra at La Madeleine Church
The Helios Orchestra is waiting for you to enjoy the most famous works of classical music in the midst of magnificent architecture. Choirs, soloists and orchestra will perform from a rich repertoire including Strauss waltzes, traditional Christmas carols, and Mozart concertos.
Story: Hélios Orchestra at La Madeleine Church
The Helios Orchestra is characterized by the diversity of its concert programming as well as its commitment to the professional integration of young people through orchestral practice. Founded in 2014 by Paul Savalle, it is made up of extraordinary musicians from national orchestras as well as young professionals who have recently graduated from prestigious graduate schools.
For several years, the Helios Orchestra has been bringing a varied and captivating repertoire to the La Madeleine Church, which will delight all music lovers from around the world.
Concert Programme
Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Choir under the direction of Laurent Couson
Ravel: Bolero
Mozart: Requiem
Friday, June 16th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Helios Orchestra, the Sul Fiato Choir and the Variatio Choir under the direction of Jean-Marie Puissant
Dvorak: Stabat Mater
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Gounod: Ave Maria
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto (extracts)
Corelli: Sarabande
and other pieces
Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Gospel Choir under the direction of Dominique Magloire
“Oh Happy Day”, “Amazing Grace”, and “Oh When the Saints”
Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Gospel Choir under the direction of Dominique Magloire
“Oh Happy Day”, “Amazing Grace”, and “Oh When the Saints”
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephemeral Choir under the direction of Beatrice Malleret
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Monday, October 30th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
Commemorative concert for Chopin's funeral, with the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephemeral Choir under the direction of Matthieu Cabanes
Chopin: Nocturnes n°20, Waltz n°2 op.70, Waltz n°15, and Waltz n°2 op. 34
Mozart: Requiem
Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephemeral Choir under the direction of Marc Hajjar
Verdi: Requiem
Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephemeral Choir under the direction of Laurent Couson
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra, the Hélios Ephemeral Choir, and the Darius Milhaud Choir
Grand Concert of Traditional Christmas Songs
Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Ephemeral Choir under the direction of Matthieu Cabanes
Mozart: Requiem
Ravel: Bolero
Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Choir
Fauré: Requiem
Beethoven: Symphony n°7
Friday, December 29th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Choir
Ravel: Bolero
Beethoven: Symphony n°9
Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra
Strauss: Emperor's Waltz,
Pizzicato Polka, The Blue Danube, Radetsky's March
and other pieces
Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.
With the Hélios Orchestra and Glen Rouxel (solo violin)
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music
Reviews
La Madeleine Church
Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
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
FAQ
How do I get to La Madeleine Church?
La Madeleine Church is accessible by: Metro lines: You can take lines 8, 12, and 14 to Madeleine. Our customer service can be reached in case of difficulty from 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. For more information, please consult the map above.
What do I do when I get to the 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 last?
The concerts last between one and two hours depending on the programme and without an intermission.