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French Baroque Music Concerts
French Baroque Campra - Charpentier - Mondonville
Église Saint-Roch (Paris 1st)
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Honoring French Baroque composers
Marc-Antoine CHARPENTIER (1643-1704) Te Deum H 146 and Midnight Mass for Christmas
André CAMPRA (1660-1746) Exaudiat te Dominus
Jean Joseph Cassanéa de MONDONVILLE (1711-1772) Dominus Regnavit
From the mid-17th to the end of the 18th century, French Baroque music could compete with that of Antonio Vivaldi's Italy, Johann Sebastian Bach's Germany, or the England of Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel.
From the reign of Louis XIV to that of Louis XV, talented composers and musicians were sought after to satisfy the Church and the Catholic Counter-Reformation, and even more to celebrate the power of the monarchy and nobility.
Thus, Jean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau brought triumph to the French-style opera, and the harpsichord art of François Couperin remains, even today, a reference in Europe.
Marc-Antoine Charpentier, while remaining in the shadows during the time of the Sun King, excelled in sacred music and introduced the art of the oratorio from Italy.
André Campra, in the spotlight during the Regency, shared his talent between lyrical compositions and sacred music, particularly, like M.A. Charpentier, among the Jesuits of the Collège Louis-le-Grand.
The Concert Spirituel that he directed offered Jean Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville, a protégé of Madame de Pompadour, a prestigious venue to perform his most flamboyant oratorios.
Our take on this event
Trade the weekend noise for the intricate, sweeping elegance of the French Baroque era. These compositions, once designed to echo through the halls of royalty, offer a rare chance to experience the golden age of classical music in its most majestic form. Perfect for a moment of quiet reflection mixed with pure musical brilliance.
The Église Saint-Roch hosts a series of French baroque music concerts on November 28 and 29, 2026. This program features major works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, André Campra, and Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville, including the Te Deum and the Midnight Mass for Christmas. Suitable for those aged 12 and over, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore the sacred compositions that flourished from the reign of Louis XIV to that of Louis XV. While tickets are available in different categories, entry is free for anyone under 16 years old. Join this musical journey in the heart of Paris.
On November 28 and 29, 2026, the Église Saint-Roch in the 1st arrondissement presents an exploration of the French baroque repertoire. The Saturday performance runs from 20:00 to 22:00, and the Sunday performance takes place from 15:00 to 16:30. Audiences will hear pieces such as Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Te Deum H 146 and Midnight Mass for Christmas, André Campra's Exaudiat te Dominus, and Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville's Dominus Regnavit.
Ticket pricing is structured by category. Category 1 tickets cost 35 € in advance or 40 € at the door, while category 2 tickets are 25 € in advance or 30 € at the door. Concessions for students and job seekers are priced at 10 € in advance or 15 € at the door. Children under 16 years of age enjoy free entry. This concert series is designed for attendees aged 12 and above, highlighting the sophisticated artistry that defined French religious music during the 17th and 18th centuries.
