Photo : Fabien Perrot
I search for the notes that love each other (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Trade the standard concert routine for a Sunday morning escape where melodies and literature collide. This intimate fusion of chamber music and spoken word offers a thoughtful way to rediscover classical masterpieces in an atmosphere designed for pure inspiration.
Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris 1st)
About
The Théâtre du Châtelet hosts a unique Sunday morning performance titled Je cherche les notes qui s’aiment on November 22, 2026. From 11:00 to 12:00, audiences are invited to explore the chamber music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in an intimate, hour-long format without an intermission. Featuring actress Fanny Ardant alongside musicians Raphaëlle Moreau, Lyda Chen Argerich, Astrig Siranossian, and Shani Diluka, the event blends classical repertoire with poetry readings. This concert is inclusive, with specific accessibility features for blind or visually impaired guests. Tickets for this artistic experience are available at prices ranging from 5 to 35 euros.
"We are in the inconceivable, but with dazzling reference points."
René Char,Conceived as an alternative to concert outings—which are usually scheduled for the evening or afternoon, but never before three o'clock—the Sunday Morning Concerts offer an unconventional format for the whole family. Rooted in the "Châtelet spirit," with a program that is demanding, eclectic, and popular, these events are built around a simple and accessible format: one hour of music, no intermission, punctuated by an introduction and a reading alternating between poetry, literature, and philosophy.
Placed under the patronage of a figure from the world of arts or letters, the Sunday Morning Concerts are designed as an original musical moment, where renowned performers engage in a dialogue between the arts and society, providing a sensitive, informed, and enlightened approach to the concert experience.
For this second edition at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the programming centers on four events, ranging from the chamber music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to the works for solo cello by Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as a tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven and an exploration of the solo piano repertoire from the 19th and 20th centuries. This program emphasizes contemplation and reflection with an accessible approach for everyone. Underlying it all, and as suggested by the excerpt from the letter written by poet and resistance fighter René Char to his friend Francis Curel during the Second World War, the Sunday Morning Concerts are, first and foremost, an invitation to ecstasy within the beautiful setting of the Grande Salle of the Théâtre du Châtelet.
Program
Introduction and poetry reading by Fanny Ardant
Violin Raphaëlle Moreau
Viola Lyda Chen Argerich
Cello Astrig Siranossian
Piano Shani Diluka
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Trio in B-flat major, KV 502
Piano Quartet in G minor, KV 478
Our take on this event
Experience a curated musical morning at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Sunday, November 22, 2026. This session, running from 11:00 to 12:00, highlights two essential works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: the Piano Trio in B-flat major, KV 502, and the Piano Quartet in G minor, KV 478. The program is designed to favor contemplation through a unique combination of classical music and spoken word.
Actress Fanny Ardant will lead the event, providing an introduction and poetic readings that complement the performances by Raphaëlle Moreau (violin), Lyda Chen Argerich (viola), Astrig Siranossian (cello), and Shani Diluka (piano). The format is intentionally concise, lasting one hour with no intermission, ensuring an accessible and engaging atmosphere for all attendees.
Tickets are priced between 5 and 35 euros. The venue ensures that the event is fully accessible to blind or visually impaired patrons, reflecting a commitment to inclusive programming within the iconic setting of the Grande Salle.
