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Charity Concert: Note & Bien plays Mahler for medical research
Prepare to be swept away by a masterpiece that is as structurally immense as it is emotionally powerful. Join a dedicated ensemble for an evening where soaring symphonic swells directly fuel vital medical research.
Eglise Saint-Christophe-de-Javel (Paris 15th)
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On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Eglise Saint-Christophe-de-Javel hosts a major charity concert performed by the Note & Bien association. From 20:00 to 22:45, the orchestra and choir will perform Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, known as the Resurrection Symphony. Conducted by Thibault Back de Surany and choral conductor Angélique de Bellefon, the evening features soloists Sophie Negoita and Julie-Anne Moutongo-Black. This event supports research into the Hao-Fountain syndrome conducted by the Nantes University Hospital. Admission is free, with a voluntary contribution collection organized entirely for the benefit of medical research into this rare genetic condition.
When music mobilizes for medical research
The choir and orchestra of the association Note & Bien invite you to a major charity concert to benefit the "Manger la Vie" association.
A masterful work: Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2
The Note & Bien ensemble will perform Gustav Mahler's monumental "Resurrection" Symphony. The evening will bring together the orchestra and choir under the baton of Thibault Back de Surany and choir director Angélique de Bellefon, featuring soloists Sophie Negoita (soprano) and Julie-Anne Moutongo-Black (mezzo-soprano).
A concrete commitment against Hao-Fountain syndrome
This concert is held to benefit the fight against Hao-Fountain syndrome (USP7 gene mutation), a rare genetic disease.
All funds collected will be donated directly to the research team at the Nantes University Hospital to finance work aimed at identifying a drug treatment.
Our take on this event
Experience a powerful musical evening dedicated to medical advancement at the Eglise Saint-Christophe-de-Javel in the 15th arrondissement. On October 10, 2026, the Note & Bien association presents Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, a profound work brought to life by a full orchestra, choir, and soloists. Under the baton of Thibault Back de Surany, with choir director Angélique de Bellefon, the performance highlights the voices of soprano Sophie Negoita and mezzo-soprano Julie-Anne Moutongo-Black.
The concert is held in support of the association Manger la Vie to combat the Hao-Fountain syndrome, a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation of the USP7 gene. All funds raised through the voluntary collection at the end of the evening will be donated directly to the research team at the Nantes University Hospital. These contributions will support their ongoing efforts to identify a viable drug treatment for this condition. The event is open to the public with free entry.
