Photo : Orchestre de chambre de Paris
BEETHOVEN 1808
Travel back to a legendary Viennese night where Beethoven forever changed the landscape of classical music. This concert recreates that historical electricity, blending the lush nature-inspired melodies of the Pastoral Symphony with rare operatic gems for a truly transcendent evening.
Théâtre des Champs-Elysées (Paris 8th)
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Step back in time at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on Friday, May 21, 2027. This concert recreates the atmosphere of Beethoven's legendary 1808 Viennese performance. Conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock, the Orchestre de chambre de Paris performs a carefully curated program featuring the Pastoral Symphony (No. 6) and Méhul's Symphony No. 1. Tickets range from €10 to €64, with a special €10 rate for guests under 28. The venue is wheelchair accessible and provides accommodations for blind or visually impaired attendees. Join this musical journey in the 8th arrondissement starting at 20:00.
Traveling back in time through music.
On December 22, 1808, Beethoven conducted a legendary concert in Vienna, during which he presented several of his works. More than two centuries later, the Orchestre de chambre de Paris invites us to immerse ourselves in that era with a program inspired by this historic event.
At the heart of the evening: the famous Symphony No. 6, known as the "Pastoral", a work in which Beethoven depicts nature through music: landscapes, a stream, a storm, birdsong... Also featured is a rarer work, Ah! perfido, performed by mezzo-soprano Eva Zaïcik, as well as Méhul's Symphony No. 1, another great musical figure of the time. All under the baton of Thomas Hengelbrock.
🌿 200 years later, Beethoven's music is still here.
📅 Friday, May 21, 2027 at 8:00 PM
📍 Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
🎟️ Youth rate under 28: €10
Our take on this event
Experience the legendary 1808 concert that defined Beethoven's career at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. On May 21, 2027, Thomas Hengelbrock leads the Orchestre de chambre de Paris in a performance honoring this historical milestone. The evening centers on the evocative Symphony No. 6, known as the Pastoral, capturing the sounds of nature, from flowing streams to thunderstorms.
The program further features the rare piece Ah! perfido, performed by mezzo-soprano Eva Zaïcik, alongside Méhul's Symphony No. 1. This exploration of classical history runs from 20:00 to 22:00.
Tickets are priced between €10 and €64, with a dedicated €10 price point for those under 28. The venue ensures full accessibility for wheelchair users and offers specific provisions for blind or visually impaired guests.
