Piano Passion Concerts - Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church

Location

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church
1 rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre - 75005 Paris
Capacity 220 seats

Duration

1 h 15 min

Without intermission

Details

Concert

For all audiences

No dialogue

Highlights: Piano Passion Concerts

Tired of soulless concerts? Ready to discover or rediscover magnificent works by well-known composers under the fingers of exceptional artists in an intimate and medieval setting? You have made the right choice! The Piano Passion Concerts offer you works by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Schubert, Liszt, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff in the intimacy and wonderful acoustics of the Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church, one of the oldest churches in Paris and still a place of worship today! Spirituality and music are a winning duo for sublime works!

Next dates

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Concerts Programme

Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ★ Valentine’s Day Concert in Paris ★
Valentine’s Day: "Hymn to Love"
With Sevan Manoukian (soprano), Jean Goyetche (tenor), Philippe Alègre (piano), Matthieu Duchemin (percussion)
Pieces on the subject of love

Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Chopin Piano Recital
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes, Fantaisie-Impromptu, Ballade No. 1

Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Romantic Piano
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Bach/Marcello: Adagio
Gluck: "Melody" from Orfeo ed Euridice
Liszt: Liebestraüme
Chopin: Nocturne Op. posth in C sharp minor, Waltz No. 2, Op. 64, Waltz No. 2 Op. 69, Nocturne No. 2 Op. 9, Waltz No. 1 Op. 64

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Romantic Piano
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Bach/Marcello: Adagio
Gluck: "Melody" from Orfeo ed Euridice
Liszt: Liebestraüme
Chopin: Nocturne Op. posth in C sharp minor, Waltz No. 2, Op. 64, Waltz No. 2 Op. 69, Nocturne No. 2 Op. 9, Waltz No. 1 Op. 64

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Chopin Piano Recital
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes, Fantaisie-Impromptu, Ballade No. 1

Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Chopin Piano Recital
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes, Fantaisie-Impromptu, Ballade No. 1

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Chopin Piano Recital
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes, Fantaisie-Impromptu, Ballade No. 1

Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Romantic Piano
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Bach/Marcello: Adagio
Gluck: "Melody" from Orfeo ed Euridice
Liszt: Liebestraüme
Chopin: Nocturne Op. posth in C sharp minor, Waltz No. 2, Op. 64, Waltz No. 2 Op. 69, Nocturne No. 2 Op. 9, Waltz No. 1 Op. 64

Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Romantic Piano
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Bach/Marcello: Adagio
Gluck: "Melody" from Orfeo ed Euridice
Liszt: Liebestraüme
Chopin: Nocturne Op. posth in C sharp minor, Waltz No. 2, Op. 64, Waltz No. 2 Op. 69, Nocturne No. 2 Op. 9, Waltz No. 1 Op. 64

Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
The Most Beautiful Pages for Cello and Piano
With Charbel Charbel (cello) and Philippe Alègre (piano)
Caccini: Ave Maria
Bach: Prelude, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue (Suite No. 1 for solo cello)
Schubert: Sérénade
Debussy: Beau soir
Chopin: Nocturne op. 48 No. 1
Liszt: Liebestraum
Beethoven: Sonate No. 2 for violin and cello
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs)

Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Chopin Piano Recital
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes, Fantaisie-Impromptu, Ballade No. 1

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Romantic Piano
With Philippe Alègre (piano)
Bach/Marcello: Adagio
Gluck: "Melody" from Orfeo ed Euridice
Liszt: Liebestraüme
Chopin: Nocturne Op. posth in C sharp minor, Waltz No. 2, Op. 64, Waltz No. 2 Op. 69, Nocturne No. 2 Op. 9, Waltz No. 1 Op. 64

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Chopin Piano Recital
With Clément Rataud (piano)
Chopin: Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2, Etude Op. 10 No. 1, Etude Op. 10 No. 3, Etude Op. 10 No. 4, Nocturne in C sharp minor No. 20, Waltz "Pure" Op. 64 No. 2, Etude Op. 25 No. 11, Nocturne Op. 48 No. 1, Etude Op. 25 No. 12

Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
With Bella Schutz (piano)
Bach-Busoni: Chorale "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
Bach: Toccata in E minor BWV 914
Chopin: Fantasia in F minor op. 49
Bach-Busoni: "Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland"
Bach: Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor BWV 90
Chopin: Two Nocturnes op. 62, Barcarolle op. 60

Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Piano Concertos
With Miho Nitta (piano)
Mozart: Concerto No. 23 (Adagio)
Grieg: Concerto in A Minor (1st Mvt)
Liszt: Rigoletto Paraphrase
Chopin: Concerto No. 1
Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 2 (3rd Mvt)

Story: Piano Passion Concerts

If you have never heard Schubert's Impromptu No. 2, Beethoven's Spring, Schumann's Forest Scenes, Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 5, or Carlos Gardel's arias? Well, now you have the opportunity to discover these marvels of the repertoire in a small medieval church in the heart of Paris that is almost unknown to the passers-by who hurry to the foot of the Notre-Dame. Situated in the shadow of the great cathedral, the church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre is the setting in which high-level professional artists meet to perform sumptuous pieces from the repertoire, either alone or in groups. Accompanied by an accordion, a cello, a violin, the voice of a soprano, a dancer, or all on its own, the piano can be listened to with passion and all types of passion are present in these lovely compositions.

Reviews

A treasure in a city full of them

"Attending a concert at this small, unpretentious and very very old church in Paris is one of those experiences you will remember forever. . . there is something about Saint Julien Le Pauvre that makes a concert there a mystical as well as musical delight."

Charlotte

Concerts in St Julien le Pauvre

"St Julien Le Pauvre with its East/West Legacy is an ideal oasis to reflect and meditate and just the perfect setting to enjoy piano concerts by talented international pianists from Chopin to Beethoven..."

Rosa

Awesome piano concert

"I could not image a concert in a church but was pleasantly surprised. What a spectacular evening. The chapel was truly one from a story book filled with history, romance and spirituality."

Laurence

Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church

1 rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre - 75005 Paris

History and Fun Facts about the Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church

Almost in the shadow of Notre-Dame, opposite the Ile de la Cité, stands the church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre in the Latin Quarter, where the Christians of the East have been worshiping since 1889. It is the Greek-Melkite-Catholic church of Paris. You have certainly passed by this small medieval church without paying attention. However, it is well worth a visit! One of the oldest churches in Paris, its construction was launched at the same time as the construction of Notre-Dame. It boasts a beautiful slab from the ancient Roman road from Lutetia to Orleans, a magnificent wrought iron pulpit, and an icon of Saint Julien, also known as Saint Julien l'Hospitalier. Finally, if you want to see what a North American locust tree planted in 1602 looks like, we invite you to visit the garden next to this original church to discover one! It is considered the oldest tree in Paris! As we said, this church is really worth a visit!

Fast facts
Capacity: 220
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: No, but the church stays cool during summer.
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: No

FAQ

How do I get to the Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church?

The Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church is accessible by:
Metro lines: You can take line 10 to Cluny - La Sorbonne or Maubert-Mutualité, line 4 to Saint-Michel, or the RER B and C to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.
Bus lines: You can take the bus to the Notre Dame - Quai de Montebello stop served by lines 47 and 87, to Petit Pont served by line 75, or to Cité - Parvis Notre-Dame served by line 96.
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 Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church?

We invite you to arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the Piano Passion Concert, and present your voucher at the front desk. First come, first served.

Can I take photos during the Piano Passion Concert Series?

In order not to disturb the artists on stage, and for the comfort of other guests, you are not permitted to photograph, film, or record the performance for the duration of the Piano Passion Concert Series. As long as the performance is not currently in session, feel free to take a snapshot of the Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church to remember your night out!