Orchestre Les Violons de France La Madeleine: Les Violons de France play Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Paris, Eglise de la Madeleine — Main Hall
About the Event
Treat yourself to a memorable experience with a performance of Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' by the Orchestre Les Violons de France in La Madeleine Church.
Historic La Madeleine Church is among the most important 19th century monuments in Paris, and its richtly decorated interior offers an inviting atmosphere to enjoy uplifting classical music.
The Four Seasons is a group of four violin concertos written by Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi in 1721. Each concerto represents the musical expression of a season of the year — probably the sounds Vivaldi experienced in the countryside of Mantua. Each concerto is paired with a sonnet‐form text, authorship of which is often ascribed to Vivaldi also, making 'The Four Seasons' one of the earliest examples of program music.
Practical Information
Reduced price applies to students and unemployed people with valid ID.
Program
- Antonio Vivaldi – Four Seasons
- Johann Pachelbel – Canon in D Major
- Traditional – Douce Nuit / Minuit, Chrétiens
- Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni – Adagio
Artists
| Orchestra: | Orchestre Les Violons de France |
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| Soprano: | Cécile Besnard |
Eglise de la Madeleine
The Eglise de la Madeleine is a 19th-century Roman Catholic church that commands all eyes in its lovely location between the Place de la Concorde and the Palais Garnier in Paris. The construction process stretched over 80 years, as the building's plans - and those funding it - underwent many changes. Initially intended as Napoleon's tribute to his victorious army, the Neo-Classical style, echoing that of an Ancient Roman temple, retains the immense standing columns of earlier churches on the site. Inside the Eglise de la Madeleine, one can admire beautiful Neo-Byzantine mosaics, paintings and sculptures. The Neo-Classical architecture and impressive internal decorations create a perfect atmosphere for the classical concerts that take place in the church throughout the year. A magnificent pipe organ, considered to be one of the most impressive instruments in Paris in terms of its tonal beauty, plays its own part in the La Madeleine's musical life.
Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi went down in history as a creator of the instrumental concert genre and the father of orchestral music. He was born in Venice on the 4th of March 1678. Vivaldi was a weak and sickly child suffering from asthma, however could not stop him from devoting himself completely to music. His father, Giovanni Batista a professional violinist, taught his elder son Antonio to play the violin. With his father young Antonio met the best musicians of Venice of that time and gave concerts in local churches. He also worked as a violin teacher and later as a music director at the orphanage Ospedalle della Pieta. Meanwhile he composed concertos, sacred works and vocal music and in 1713 he achieved great recognition with his sacred choral music. Vivaldi got captivated by the world of opera and worked both as opera composer and impresario at the Teatro San Angelo. In 1717 he obtained a prestigious position by the prince court in Manua as a director of secular music and worked there until around 1720. During that time he composed his world-renowned masterpiece The Four Seasons. In the 1730's his career dwindled as his music became unfashionable and the great composer died in poverty. It took the world two centuries to rediscover and reevaluate Vivaldi’s music, as it was buried into oblivion after his death. In the early 20th century many previously unknown works were found and immediately captured the hearts of the music lovers.
Customer Reviews
4.6 of 5
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Leslie B, USA
Oct 2024
The concert was wonderful! We are so glad we went.
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chantal A, France
Apr 2024
Génial, merci
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NAGI T, 日本
Feb 2024
素晴らしい教会の雰囲気と素晴らしい演奏夢の様なひと時でした
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Véronique N, France
Feb 2024
Nous avons été enchantés par ce concert des 4 Saisons de Vivaldi. Musiciennes et musiciens au TOP!
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Yixin C, 法国
Feb 2024
magnifique
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Christine H, Australia
Feb 2024
Outstanding!!! Beautiful church. Wonderful music, expertly played. I had a wonderful night. Thankyou.
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Janice L, Australia
Jan 2024
We are from Australia and this was the best classical concert we have ever been to. The venue was stunning, the music was excellent and the acoustics were fantastic. It was the best night we have had in Paris. The musicians were brilliant.
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Olivier Z, France
Jan 2024
Excellent concert et église magnifique
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Sandra C, Australia
Jan 2024
Superbe!
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Nancy B, USA
Dec 2023
It was an excellent concert!
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Rose‐Michelle M, France
Dec 2023
Céleste
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Norma Maria C, México
Oct 2023
Fue un concierto excelso, sublime, el mejor, realmente nos gusto mucho
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Charles T, Canada
Sep 2023
Great performance, incredible venue — a surreal experience.
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Feb 2023
Excellent
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Jan 2023
Concert magnifique dans un endroit superbe
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Sandra E, Etats‐Unis
Feb 2020
Fabulous!
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mireia b, España
Feb 2020
Muy buen concierto, espléndida experiencia en la Madeleine.
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HISAO K, 日本
Feb 2020
選曲、演奏技術、表現力ともに素晴らしいものでした。ただし、以前マドレーヌで「四季」を聞いた時もそうでしたが、観客が楽章が終わるごとに盛大な拍手を送り、楽曲のつながりと余韻を損ねてしまっていたのが残念です。
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KYUNG‐JA z, France
Feb 2020
Très bien. Je le recommanderai Musiciens excellents et exceptionnels Bravo
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Urielle S, France
Aug 2019
C'était une première pour moi et je n'ai pas été déçue. Je suis arrivée à 19h50 et j'ai trouvé une place au premier rang, le concert a commencé à l'heure et la prestation m'a ravi. Vraiment enthousiaste, envie de revenir.
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Jean‐Claude A, France
Aug 2019
Un moment magique plein de surprises géniales qui ont fait que le temps s'est arrêté le temps du concert quant au final, alors là c'est la première fois que je vis un tel moment de pur plaisir. Merci !!!!
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Catherine T, France
Aug 2019
Excellent concert. Merci pour cette belle soirée
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ying J, 中国
Jul 2019
good quality，convenient to pass through
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anna P, France
Jun 2019
Excellent soliste au violon(Vinh Pham),très bon ensemble de violonistes et voiloncelle . La Madeleine et son acoustique nous ont ravi les tympans! Nous avons été moins touché par la chanteuse soliste. Expérience à réitérer!
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marcel b, Canada
Jun 2019
Flawless artistry that left us breathless
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Lawrence R, USA
May 2019
The performance was terrific, and so was the venue. When I first booked the concert, I accidentally booked the wrong date but ClassicTic took care of it right away. Flawless performance from start to finish!
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Mark W, USA
May 2019
Very good except for the Canon in D.
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Basile C, France
Mar 2019
Un spectacle de très grande qualité, des oeuvres magnifiques et touchantes, un bis très apprécié, un public de qualité de connaisseurs
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Alexey K, Russian Federation
Mar 2019
Very beautiful and absolutely professional performance, thank you so much!
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Emalie M, Australia
Feb 2019
Beautiful!
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JUSTINO M, France
Jan 2019
Nice performance! thank you and see u soon ?
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Pascaline L, France
Jan 2019
Reservation nickel, spectacle genial. Rien à dire à refaire le plus vite possible
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Huyen S, France
Jan 2019
Excellent concert dans décor magnifique
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Nessa M, Ireland
Jan 2019
Absolutely superb
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Pablo v, Perú
Jan 2019
Beautiful New Year concert at La Madeleine, magnificent performance .
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Joaquim C, France
Jan 2019
Ce concert nous a comblé par la qualité des intervenants, notamment la voix de Cécile Besnard et la virtuosité du violoniste Frederic Moreau. De plus, le choix des extraits de compositions étaient adaptés à la circonstance.
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Jean H.
Sep 2017
Fabulous musicians, concert and venue!!
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Marc B.,
Nov 2012
Fantastic concert! Great setting.
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cora r.,
Nov 2012
Amazing!!!! Excelent service. Thanks
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Hélène L.,
Oct 2012
Cadre et musique exceptionels
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Jane L., Australia
Sep 2012
We absolutely loved it. We read previous reviews and made sure we were there early so that our seats were at the front
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Wim D., Belgium
Aug 2012
Best concert I've ever seen. Amazingly skilled musicians, great music, interesting interpretations, fascinating, touching. Only minus: chairs are not comfortable; I'd suggest to introduce a break to relax muscles and bones.
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Tanja B., Germany
Aug 2012
war ein superkonzert in einer superschoenen ambiente
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Juan G., Argentina
Jul 2012
Excellent!
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Fred W., United Kingdom
Jun 2012
Lovely concert in lovely venue
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Karen R., France
Jun 2012
inexpensive, stunning venue, easy to purchase tickets, all wonderful
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Yoshifumi T., Japan
Apr 2012
マドレーヌ寺院の内部に見惚れ、音響の素晴らしに聞き惚れ、素晴らしい一時でした。手頃な料金で、短時間の、身近な楽曲のコンサートです。パリの夜の過ごし方選択枝の一つとして、中々の優れ物だと思う。
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Ana C., Portugal
Jan 2012
The main violionist is exceptional. The acoustics of the room is very good.
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Véronique G., Switzerland
Jan 2012
super très bon soliste au violon et très bon programme
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CLAUDE O., France
Oct 2011
Bonjour , c 'est un cadre très agréable et l'accoustique était très bonne , bravo à ces jeunes artistes et son chef d'orchestre qui a du naître avec un violon dans les mains , plus de violons aurait été encore plus agréable
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Mariya S., Ukraine
Oct 2011
Very good performance. We both got the most positive emotions
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claudy d., France
Sep 2011
tres sastifait pour mon 1er concert
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Britt G., Sweden
Sep 2011
Very good performance and a brilliant violinist.
Address
Eglise de la Madeleine, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, France — Google Maps
