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Nour, Christmas Concert by the Chœur des Musicales du Liban
The Chœur des Musicales du Liban, conducted by Fadi Khalil, and organist Elie Sawma celebrate Christmas featuring Bach, Poulenc, Victoria, and Lebanese composers, in support of children with cancer in Lebanon.
Église réformée du Saint-Esprit (Paris 8th)
About
As Christmas approaches, the Chœur des Musicales du Liban, under the direction of Fadi Khalil and accompanied by organist Elie Sawma, presents "Nour," a musical journey centered on the mystery of the Nativity.
The program brings together different eras and traditions: Renaissance polyphony (Victoria), Byzantine and Latin chants, Bach, Poulenc, Duruflé, James MacMillan, and Lebanese composers—Naji Hakim, Khalil Rahme, Iyad Kanaan, and Ramzi Kandalaft, whose work "Milad al-Kalima," commissioned by the festival, will have its premiere.
Structured in three movements—waiting, mystery, and light—this concert celebrates Christmas in a spirit of hope, peace, and brotherhood.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Children's Cancer Center to support children battling cancer in Lebanon.
Our take on this event
Expect a breathtaking fusion of Byzantine melodies and timeless classical arrangements in this heartfelt celebration of the Nativity. This choir masterfully bridges distant musical eras, offering a deeply moving program that honors Middle Eastern traditions alongside sacred pillars like Bach and Poulenc. Experience a rare moment of peace and global unity that resonates far beyond the walls of the venue.
Experience the spirit of the season with Nour, a Christmas concert by the Chœur des Musicales du Liban held at the Église réformée du Saint-Esprit. On Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30, conductor Fadi Khalil and organist Elie Sawma lead a journey through the mystery of the Nativity. The repertoire blends Renaissance polyphony, Latin and Byzantine chants, and contemporary Lebanese compositions in an atmosphere of peace and fraternity. This event features open seating, and tickets can be booked online, with prices ranging from 19 to 25 euros.
As Christmas approaches, the Chœur des Musicales du Liban presents Nour, an evocative musical program celebrating the Nativity. Directed by Fadi Khalil and accompanied by organist Elie Sawma, the choir guides the audience through three thematic stages: anticipation, mystery, and light. The performance bridges different musical traditions, featuring works by Victoria, Bach, Poulenc, Duruflé, and James MacMillan, alongside pieces by Lebanese composers Naji Hakim, Khalil Rahme, and Iyad Kanaan. Notably, the concert includes the premiere of Milad al-Kalima by Ramzi Kandalaft, a work commissioned for the festival. The concert takes place on December 5, 2026, between 19:00 and 20:30 at the Église réformée du Saint-Esprit in Paris's 8th arrondissement. Tickets for this event are available via online booking, with prices set between 19 and 25 euros, and attendees may choose their own seating upon arrival. Beyond the artistic program, this concert serves a noble cause, as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Children's Cancer Center to support children battling cancer in Lebanon.
