Photo : Margaux Hugon ; Mathilde Dourneau
Renaud Capuçon and Talents
Expect a masterclass in elegance as world-renowned soloists join forces with rising stars to reinvent the French chamber music tradition. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of the classics or simply curious to discover a brand-new contemporary score, this festival brings intimacy and virtuosity to the city's most evocative venues.
Salle Cortot (Paris 17th)
About
On January 8, 2027, the Salle Cortot hosts Renaud Capuçon and a group of rising stars for the opening of the Premier Mouvement festival. This evening dedicated to French chamber music features works by Jean-Baptiste Robin, César Franck, and Ernest Chausson. Curated by violist Paul Zientara, the concert highlights the next generation of classical performers. The venue provides full accessibility for wheelchair users and offers specific accommodations for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and visually impaired attendees, including sign language support.
Renaud Capuçon and the soloists of the new generation meet for a program of French chamber music.
A contemporary creation, commissioned by the festival from Jean-Baptiste Robin and presented in two versions (for viola and piano, then for viola and organ), will accompany the festival's three concerts and serve as the common thread for this edition.
This concert opens the first edition of Premier Mouvement, a new chamber music festival conceived and artistically directed by violist Paul Zientara. Traveling throughout Paris, the festival brings together young performers, guest artists, repertoire, and contemporary creation in several iconic locations in the capital.
Musicians:
Renaud Capuçon, Anna Agafia, Eva Zavaro - violin
Paul Zientara - viola
Maxime Quennesson - cello
Guillaume Bellom, Arthur Hinnewinkel, Alice Power - piano
Program:
- Jean-Baptiste Robin, Contemporary creation, version for viola and piano - first part (Paul Zientara and Arthur Hinnewinkel)
- César Franck, Piano Quintet in F minor (Anna Agafia, Eva Zavaro, Paul Zientara, Maxime Quennesson, Alice Power)
- Ernest Chausson, Concert for Violin, Piano and String Quartet (Renaud Capuçon, Anna Agafia, Eva Zavaro, Paul Zientara, Maxime Quennesson, Guillaume Bellom)
Our take on this event
The inaugural edition of the Premier Mouvement festival kicks off on Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Salle Cortot in Paris. From 20:00 to 22:30, attendees can experience a program that blends contemporary creation with classical masterpieces. Artistic director Paul Zientara has assembled an impressive ensemble featuring Renaud Capuçon, Anna Agafia, Eva Zavaro, Maxime Quennesson, Guillaume Bellom, Arthur Hinnewinkel, and Alice Power.
The performance begins with a contemporary piece by Jean-Baptiste Robin, specifically commissioned for the festival and performed by Paul Zientara and Arthur Hinnewinkel. The program continues with César Franck’s Piano Quintet in F minor, followed by Ernest Chausson’s Concert for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, featuring Renaud Capuçon alongside his fellow musicians. This event serves as the first stop of the festival's itinerant journey across the capital.
Ticket prices range from 12 to 50 euros. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Additionally, the event is adapted for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests as well as blind and visually impaired individuals, with sign language interpretation provided to ensure an inclusive experience for all members of the audience.
