A lavish and cruel guide to the art of loving, oozing Mozartian sensuality, and served up by Marc Minkowski.
Two major works by Bartók and Dvořák on the theme of exile, featuring the extraordinary talent of Martha Argerich.
Brahms and Ein deutsches Requiem launch the 50th season of Sunday Morning Concerts in powerful style.
The Rungis Piano-Piano Festival, which is the only festival in France devoted to piano duets, continues its exploration of this atypical repertoire.
Handel appropriates the opera form to express Christ’s Passion.
The Wiener Philharmoniker and Daniele Gatti in one of the most demanding works by Shostakovich.
Two peculiar “warblers” and Shani Diluka at the keyboard for a morning of poetry.
Young singer Freddie De Tommaso, a rising star in the tenor firmament on the international opera stage.
A season opener poised between classicism and romanticism from the Orchestre de chambre de Paris with Thomas Hengelbrock, the ensemble’s new musical director.
The dancers of the National Ballet of Canada more than do justice to the inventiveness of Crystal Pite’s writing.
Although not technically an adult yet, Alexandra Dovgan is already tackling the monumental Opus 110 by Beethoven.
Les Siècles perform two of the most famous pre-romantic symphonies and premiere a new work.
The ever-intriguing Mozart legend is served up here by a quartet in its prime.
One of the finest works in the Italian romantic repertoire by the performers of the Opéra de Lyon, Daniele Rustioni, and a top trio.
The first Parisian recital by Paul Ji, a promising young Franco-American pianist who has opted to play Chopin.
Tabea Zimmermann joins forces with the Belcea Quartet for two Mozart quintets.
Carolyn Carlson’s latest work takes the form of an ode to the natural world.
Guitarists Thibault Cauvin and -M- take us on an innovative instrumental journey.
An evening entirely devoted to the work of Gabriel Fauré. Not Pénélope, but a compilation of Fauré’s finest chamber music.
The St John Passion is the pinnacle of the religious repertoire and a work of towering emotions, performed here by Leonardo García-Alarcón and choreographer Sasha Waltz.
A late work by Rossini exuding comic lightness, but highlighting the elegance of the French spirit. A perfect role for Cyrille Dubois.
Les Siècles are at home with Saint-Saëns and Ravel, in close partnership with Sol Gabetta, who is also a regular performer of this repertoire.
Prior to celebrating a career spanning 25 years in June, Philippe Jaroussky invites us on a journey from Vienna to Paris with his travelling companion the pianist Jérôme Ducros.
The accordion reigns supreme and channels the spirit of Galliano and Piazzolla.
A concert by Diapason d’Or 2024 award-winners and some prestigious artists.
Steven Isserlis brings the delicacy of his cello-playing to one of Haydn’s rare concertos for this instrument.
The Orchestre National de France, Andris Poga and David Fray tackle Mozart, and Bruckner’s romantic Symphony No. 4.
The Matthäus-Passion, or the pinnacle of Bach’s choral art, conducted by Hans-Christoph Rademann.
All the enchantment of Mozart’s Magic Flute minus the singing in a mimodrama version.
A celebratory evening of Vivaldi.
The art of the trio as demonstrated by the Wanderers.
Emmanuel Pahud duets with harpsichordist Benjamin Alard for a Grand siècle français » Sunday.
Prodigy Bruce (Xiaoyu) Liu, winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, pays a return visit.
A talented cast, a visionary interpretation by Olivier Py, and American conductor Karina Canellakis at the rostrum mean we will have a hit on our hands with this revival of Poulenc’s opera.
A magnificent trio of female vocalists take on this extraordinary portrait of a woman in love, which is one of the finest roles in Handel’s catalogue.
Another recital on avenue Montaigne by Dmitry Masleev, a rising star of the Russian school of piano.
The Jerusalem Quartet embarks on an epic journey from Haydn to Shostakovich.
Roger Muraro devotes himself entirely to Liszt, his longtime travelling companion.
This work by Handel, suffused with prophecy and meditation, has acquired “hit” status in the sacred repertoire.
A festive occasion for all to enjoy featuring a blend of classical masterpieces and some of the finest Christmas carols.
The Quatuor Ebène is in fine company for Strauss and Schubert.
The last work by Monteverdi, the genius behind the invention of the modern opera form in all its theatrical richness.
Virtuoso pianist Nikolay Khozyainov returns to avenue Montaigne.
A Christmas celebration organised by Jean-Christophe Spinosi is sure to be entertaining.
The Ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine makes a return visit with the fairy tale The Snow Queen, based on the work by Hans Christian Andersen.
Debussy' music conducted and narrated by Les Siècles.
A celebration of the Pierre Boulez centenary with Sarah Aristidou and conducted by Franck Ollu.
Keyboard legend Dang Thai Son takes us on a stroll to the heart of his favourite repertoire.
The Orchestre de chambre de Paris transports us to Vienna for a date with Salieri, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Akram Khan’s dazzling journey back to the roots of his Hindu pantheon.
Victor Julien-Laferrrière on the cello and Jonathan Fournel on the piano as romanticism meets modernity.
A mega cast of performers to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Julien Chauvin’s Concert de la Loge.
Thomas Hengelbrock and post-romantic Germanic repertoire in all its vibrancy.
A one-hour concert by the Orchestre de chambre de Paris.
Zubin Mehta and the Vienna Philharmonic come together for a radiant Mozart preceding a sombre Bruckner.
The other great “hit” of the sacred repertoire and some perfectly attuned neglected pieces.
Saint-Saëns’ grand zoological fantasy will enchant adults and children alike.
Don Giovanni, or the unique anti-hero immortalised by Mozart and Da Ponte, will be brilliantly served by Florian Sempey.
A dazzling Beethoven-Messiaen counterpoint by a quartet of soloists working instinctively together.
Pianist Evgeni Kissin celebrates Shostakovich in the company of Gidon Kremer, Maxim Rysanov, and Gautier Capuçon.
One of Handel’s last works performed by a world-class team including Pretty Yende, Ben Bliss, and Emmanuelle Haïm.
Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Schubert display the impetuosity of youth.
The three different worlds of Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Bach showcase Kit Armstrong’s broad artistic piano palette.
A Franco-Russian programme for the British king of the piano, Benjamin Grosvenor.
The vocal virtuosity of Jakub Józef Orliński and the generosity of pianist Michał Biel in the intimate recital format.
Adam Laloum subtly explores the romantic territories of Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms.
Persée by Lully, which is rarely performed, has all the ingredients of a monumental opera. Hervé Niquet has put together a fine team to bring this sleeping beauty back to life.
An evening featuring the winners of the Voix Nouvelles competition, showcasing the most promising new vocal talents of the future.
This ambitious programme brings together a Bach cantata and Mahler’s Song of the Earth.
An evening of music and drama in honour of Romain Rolland, a prolific author of world-class works of musicography.
The Jin Xing Dance Theatre of Shangai brings all the energy and creativity of its founder, Jin Xing to Paris.
The second programme from the Jin Xing Dance Theatre is devoted to the latest work by Dutch choreographer Arthur Kuggeleyn.
Mikhail Pletnev has complete mastery of his programme of Chopin and Scriabin in counterpoint.
From the Bolero to the bewitching Shehrazade, Cristian Măcelaru and the “National” bring Ravel’s Spain back to life.
The Modigliani Quartet facilitates a conversation between Ravel and Beethoven.
An hour-long musical journey around Ravel’s Ma Mère l’Oye commented by Les Siècles.
French opera at its peak with the pairing of Benjamin Bernheim and Marina Viotti.
Anne Queffélec and Gaspard Dehaene form a mother and son duo at the keyboard.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin makes a return visit in the company of soprano Angel Blue for Strauss and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3.
Nikolai Lugansky takes a stroll through the legacy of Viennese classicism.
The first opus of the Mozart-Da Ponte trilogy has all the ingredients of an operatic gem and remains as topical as ever.
A new recital by Anna Netrebko, accompanied by Yusif Eyvazov, Pumeza Matshikiza and Jérôme Boutillier.
An hour-long musical journey around Ravel’s Ma Mère l’Oye illustrated by Grégoire Pont.
Elisabeth Leonskaja takes us on a journey from Mozart and Chopin to Webern.
Adam Laloum at the piano and Liya Petrova on violin for an early twentieth-century programme.
An early twentieth-century programme of rediscovered works and “hits” in close collaboration with Bertrand Chamayou.
The virtuoso violin of Nemanja Radulović with a programme devoted entirely to Bach.
We first met the Jussen brothers at a Sunday Morning Concert and they have now graduated to the evening recital schedule.
Edgar Moreau scales the dizzying heights of Bach’s Suite for solo cello.
A magnificent work by Brahms served up by the Radio France singers and musicians under the baton of Daniele Gatti.
A celebration of Ravel, with the piano of Pierre-Laurent Aimard and readings by Mathieu Amalric.
The Orchestre de chambre de Paris and Giovanni Antonini travel to the heart of Viennese classicism.
A monumental work both in its form and duration, the Matthäus-Passion is the apogee of the Cantor of Leipzig’s choral work.
Bach served up every which way on 2, 3 and 4 keyboards.
Edgar Moreau’s cello and Nelson Goerner’s piano celebrate Franck and Brahms.
Kovacevich takes his piano into Beethoven and romantic territory.
From upright piano to Pleyel concert grand, is there nothing that the ridiculously talented Justin Taylor, who is playing exclusively Chopin this morning, has not mastered?
A signature Liszt programme by Zhang Haochen, a performer of extraordinary prowess, who is new to French audiences.
Paul Mirabel returns to the stage in 2025 with Par amour, his new show
A tribute to contemporary pas de deux by the cream of world dance choreographers.
Power couple Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres in Handel’s sombre Jephtha.
A seminal work of German romanticism in which the supernatural and magic call the shots.
Krzystof Warlikowski shares his vision for Der Rosenkavalier, a key work in Richard Strauss’s œuvre and in early twentieth-century opera repertoire
Pianist Sunwook Kim with two of the most beautiful groups of pieces for piano by Schubert and Schumann.
A rare biblical oratorio in English by Handel, which provides us with another opportunity to hear Ton Koopman and Jakub Józef Orliński.
The youthful work Mithridate already contains glimpses of the musician’s mature writing, both musically and dramatically.
The Sokolov ritual – a programme announced at the last minute and six encores – is a tradition set in stone.
Thomas Dunford and his Jupiter Ensemble celebrate British repertoire from the baroque era to the present day.
The elegance of Nelson Goerner performing Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Schumann.
A dazzling and original programme of preludes across the ages by Jan Lisiecki.
After her performance as Semele in the staged version of the opera this winter, Pretty Yende explores American musical theatre classics.
All the tenderness and humour of Donizetti’s opera in a version adapted for a schoolchildren youth audience.
Rafał Blechacz in seamless musical harmony with Beethoven, Schubert and, of course, Chopin.
All the tenderness and humour of Donizetti’s opera in a version adapted for a youth audience.
A great opera seria by Rossini served up by no less great a performer in the title role than Karine Deshayes.
This adventure in the exotic East is an entertainment served up with humour and flair by the music of the young Rossini and the virtuoso conducting of Julien Chauvin.
A programme of Elgar and Schubert in counterpoint makes for a thrilling and unusual pairing.
A festival of musical emotions with masterpieces from the great repertoire.
An evening celebrating Philippe Jaroussky’s twenty-five year career with friends and music.
David Fray invites us to savour the delights and mysteries of the art of transcription.
The Orchestre National de France, Maxim Emelyanychev, and Sabine Devieilhe bring the season to a close in symphonic style.
Patrica Petibon, Laurent Naouri and Rodolphe Briand form an irresistible trio for an evening of operetta and songs.
A grand finale to celebrate the grande dame of music among friends.
Following his first Shostakovich concert with friends last month, Kissin now pays tribute to the musician in a solo performance.
