A Concert Spirituel

Experience the captivating essence of the Concert Spirituel, a musical tradition that captivated Parisian audiences from the early 18th century. Established in 1725, the Concert Spirituel marked the birth of public concert culture in France, offering an array of sacred and secular works in a time when opera and theater were forbidden during religious holidays. These concerts became a platform for composers to explore new forms and ideas, blending virtuosic instrumental displays with richly textured vocal music.

Step back into this world where instrumental and vocal music coexisted in innovative ways. The orchestral splendor and vocal brilliance heard at the Concert Spirituel drew from both the sacred traditions of royal chapels and the secular flair of court entertainment. Audiences delighted in intricate harmonies, bold instrumental solos, and the expressive power of the human voice, all while experiencing the evolving styles of the Baroque era. This concert will immerse you in that rich…