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Tourbillon Concert - Orchestre Pasdeloup
Symphonic concert by the Orchestre Pasdeloup, Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Philharmonie de Paris.
Philharmonie de Paris (Paris 19th)
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After the Organ Concerto No. 2 by a Polish composer with an extensive catalogue, we hear the emblem of romantic orchestral music, this Symphonie fantastique whose flamboyant imagination continues to impress.
With some sixty opuses, including operas, symphonic works, and chamber music, Elżbieta Sikora's catalogue includes both electroacoustic pieces and instrumental tracks. "I listen, I search tirelessly," explains the composer, who describes her music as "lyrical expressionism" and wrote her Second Organ Concerto in 2022. The main course of this concert, the Symphonie fantastique, continues to establish itself as one of the most evocative and dazzling examples of program music—depicting the torments of an artist with autobiographical undertones. "A Ball," "March to the Scaffold," "Dream of a Witches' Sabbath": so many bravura pieces where Berlioz's visionary imagination asserts itself with power.
Our take on this event
Prepare for a symphonic whirlwind as the classic drama of Berlioz collides with the contemporary mastery of Elżbieta Sikora. This is a rare chance to lose yourself in the emotional depths of a program designed to stir the soul and awaken the imagination.
On Saturday, December 5, 2026, the Orchestre Pasdeloup performs the Tourbillon concert at the Philharmonie de Paris. From 15:00 to 16:30, the audience can enjoy a musical journey featuring the Concerto for Organ No. 2 by Polish composer Elżbieta Sikora, followed by Hector Berlioz’s legendary Symphonie fantastique. This ticketed event is held in the 19th arrondissement and promises a deep dive into both contemporary lyrical expressionism and the grand tradition of Romantic orchestral music. It is a perfect opportunity to experience these evocative scores within the renowned acoustic setting of the Philharmonie.
The Philharmonie de Paris hosts the Orchestre Pasdeloup on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for a concert titled Tourbillon. Running from 15:00 to 16:30, this performance highlights the range of the symphonic repertoire through two distinct pieces.
The afternoon begins with the Concerto for Organ No. 2 by Elżbieta Sikora. A prolific figure in modern music, Sikora describes her creative approach as lyrical expressionism, a style that blends complex textures and profound emotional depth. This piece sets the stage for the second half of the program, which features Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
As a cornerstone of Romantic music, this symphony stands out for its vivid, autobiographical narrative. Listeners will be swept away by movements like the 'Ball', the 'March to the Scaffold', and the 'Dream of a Witches' Sabbath', all of which showcase Berlioz’s visionary orchestration. Attendance is by reservation, offering a unique chance to hear these powerful compositions performed by a distinguished ensemble in one of Paris’s premier concert venues.
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