Photo : Sébastien Cambon - Ville de Paris
Symphony Orchestra: Russian Music
Prepare for a journey through the haunting melodies and dramatic crescendos of Russia's greatest composers. Rising young soloists take the stage to breathe fresh life into these timeless symphonic scores. Whether you are a classical music aficionado or looking for a truly stirring experience, this performance offers a rare chance to feel the raw emotion of a full orchestra.
Paris 8th
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Experience the depth of Russian classical music at the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris on December 3 and 4, 2026. Conducted by Pierre-Michel Durand, the symphony orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47. Each performance features a soloist selected from the CRR concerto competition, highlighting the brilliance of emerging musicians. These concerts are held in the Marcel Landowski auditorium and are completely free of charge, offering an accessible way to enjoy a high-caliber orchestral program in the heart of the 8th arrondissement.
Marcel Landowski Auditorium
Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Rococo Variations
Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
Soloist: winner of the CRR concerto competition
Pierre-Michel Durand, conductor
Our take on this event
The Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris hosts two evenings of Russian symphonic mastery on Thursday, December 3, and Friday, December 4, 2026. Held at 14, rue de Madrid, the concerts take place within the Marcel Landowski auditorium, where the orchestra performs under the baton of Pierre-Michel Durand.
The repertoire features Piotr Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations alongside Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47. The performances will be further distinguished by the appearance of the winner of the CRR concerto competition, who joins the orchestra as a featured soloist to showcase the technical prowess of the conservatory's finest students.
Both concerts are scheduled from 18:30 to 20:00. Admission is free, welcoming all classical music enthusiasts to attend this artistic event in Paris's 8th district.
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