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Vivaldi's The Four Seasons & Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Experience the timeless brilliance of Vivaldi and Mozart in the intimate, resonant setting of a historic Paris church. The Hélios Orchestra breathes new life into these masterpieces, delivering a performance that is as emotionally stirring as it is technically superb. It is the perfect chance to trade city chaos for a moment of musical serenity.
Eglise Saint Germain des Prés (Paris 6th)
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The Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church hosts the Orchestre Hélios for two evenings dedicated to essential classical masterpieces. Under the artistic direction of Paul Savalle, the ensemble performs Vivaldi's complete Four Seasons alongside Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Featuring violinist Glen Rouxel, this performance highlights the interplay between the soloist and the chamber orchestra within the 6th arrondissement's historic setting. These concerts take place from 20:00 to 22:00 on November 19 and December 1, 2026. Tickets for this event are available for purchase at prices ranging from 20 to 60 euros.
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Complete / Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Orchestre Hélios
Solo Violin: Glen Rouxel
Program: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Complete & Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Serenade No. 13 in G major, K. 525 – known as "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" – is a serenade for strings composed by Mozart in 1787. Its first movement begins with one of the most famous themes in classical music. It is Mozart's final serenade.
Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is a group of four violin concerti, composed in 1723. It is arguably Vivaldi's most famous composition and one of the most performed musical works in the world. It is a violin concerto where the soloist plays accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The content of each part is varied and evokes each of the seasons it relates to. For example, winter is punctuated by pizzicato notes on the high strings, reminiscent of icy rain, while summer evokes a storm in the final movement, prepared by the thunder rumbling several times throughout the movement.
Dynamic and eclectic, the Orchestre Hélios has established itself since its creation in 2014.
Its artistic director, Paul Savalle, encourages the professional integration of young musicians through orchestral practice. Thus, young graduates mingle with experienced orchestral musicians, conductors, and soloists under optimal working conditions.
From baroque to contemporary music, the programs are varied, the repertoire is both symphonic and choral, with the orchestra collaborating with departmental and regional choirs.
Thanks to collaboration with different conductors, the musicians tackle a very rich repertoire by broadening their palette of interpretation. They all come from major French conservatories, some belonging to a national orchestra.
From string quartet to symphony orchestra, including brass ensembles, the orchestra is always expanding its audience by modulating its composition. The "strings" formation performs in the most prestigious churches in Paris, allowing the public to discover a very rich architectural heritage.
Its variable-geometry formation allows the Orchestre Hélios to approach a very broad repertoire with passionate curiosity.
Our take on this event
Orchestre Hélios takes to the stage at the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church on November 19 and December 1, 2026, for a double feature of timeless compositions. The program centers on Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons, a collection of four violin concerti, and concludes with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Serenade No. 13, known as Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Violinist Glen Rouxel joins the ensemble to guide the audience through these intricate works.
Since its inception in 2014, Orchestre Hélios has focused on a collaborative approach that blends the expertise of established professional musicians with the energy of graduates from major French conservatories. This structure allows the ensemble to tackle a diverse repertoire while maintaining a high standard of performance, particularly within the acoustically resonant environment of prestigious Parisian churches.
The performances are scheduled from 20:45 to 22:00 on both dates. Access to the concert requires a ticket, with prices set between 20 and 60 euros. Guests are invited to experience these violin-led arrangements in an architectural setting that complements the richness of the musical program.
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