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Free Concert: Romantic Trio, from Haydn to Brahms
A narrated concert for piano, violin, and cello that traverses the 19th-century German musical landscape from Haydn to Brahms and uncovers two forgotten female composers.
Studio L'Accord Parfait (Paris 18th)
About
A piano, a violin and a cello: together, they traverse the 19th-century German musical landscape, a century of great emotions and deep friendships.
It was also a time when women were often told they were not meant to compose. Fanny Mendelssohn, Felix's older sister, had to wait until she was in her forties to publish under her own name. Emilie Mayer wrote eight symphonies and a dozen trios. She was nicknamed "the female Beethoven," which mostly kept her in the shadow of the original.
From Haydn, who invented the piano trio, to Brahms, who brought it to its peak, the Hedy Trio explores every facet of this formation: tender, stormy, intimate, or flamboyant. Between pieces, DOm Paulin shares the stories behind the works and their composers. No musical knowledge is required to enjoy the performance. The concert lasts one hour.
Featuring the Hedy Trio: DOm Paulin (piano and narration), Nadiia Kramarenko (violin) and Nicolas Boucher (cello).
This is the second installment of the trilogy dedicated to Germany and Austria, part of "Terre de musiques," a series by the Et voilà ! association that takes the audience on a journey from country to country.
Our take on this event
Forget stuffy concert halls and get lost in the passionate sounds of a trio traversing the German romantic era. The performance goes beyond the notes, weaving in the untold stories of female composers who were long overshadowed by their male counterparts. It is an intimate hour of musical discovery that requires absolutely no prior expertise to enjoy.
On Monday, March 8, 2027, the Studio L'Accord Parfait in the 18th arrondissement presents a romantic journey through German music with the Hedy Trio. From Haydn to Brahms, this concert explores the evolution of the piano trio while highlighting the works of female composers like Fanny Mendelssohn and Emilie Mayer. Led by pianist and narrator DOm Paulin, alongside violinist Nadiia Kramarenko and cellist Nicolas Boucher, this one-hour performance blends technical mastery with historical storytelling. The event is free and open to anyone aged 12 and up, requiring no prior musical expertise to enjoy the intimate and stormy atmosphere of the repertoire.
Experience a unique musical evening on March 8, 2027, at Studio L'Accord Parfait. The Hedy Trio—DOm Paulin on piano and narration, Nadiia Kramarenko on violin, and Nicolas Boucher on cello—will perform a program dedicated to the German and Austrian repertoire. This concert represents the second chapter of the Terre de musiques cycle organized by the association Et voilà!.
The repertoire spans from Haydn, the pioneer of the piano trio, to Brahms. The performance also challenges historical norms by featuring works by Fanny Mendelssohn and the prolific Emilie Mayer, often unfairly overshadowed by their male peers. DOm Paulin provides context between pieces, sharing anecdotes about the composers and the evolution of the genre. The event is designed to be accessible to all, regardless of musical background.
The performance runs from 20:00 to 21:00 and is completely free of charge. Admission is reserved for guests aged 12 and older.
