Renaud Capuçon & talents
Renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon joins forces with the next generation of classical music prodigies for a series of intimate chamber concerts across the city. Experience this refreshing take on classical performance, where virtuosity meets a bold and modern artistic vision.
Salle Cortot (Paris 17th)
About
On Friday, January 8, 2027, the Salle Cortot hosts an evening of French chamber music as part of the inaugural Premier Mouvement festival. Curated by violist Paul Zientara and sponsored by violinist Renaud Capuçon, the event showcases rising musical talents alongside an original commission by composer Jean-Baptiste Robin. With ticket prices ranging from 12€ to 50€, this concert offers a unique opportunity to experience high-caliber performances in one of Paris's iconic venues. Whether you are a dedicated fan of classical music or curious to hear the next generation of performers, this concert in the 17th arrondissement promises a refined cultural experience.
Premier Mouvement Festival
Renaud Capuçon and new-generation soloists come together 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, and then for viola and organ), will accompany the festival's three concerts and serve as the common thread for this edition.
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 - part one (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)
The "Premier Mouvement Festival" is a new chamber music festival imagined and artistically directed by violist Paul Zientara. Its first edition will take place in Paris from January 8th to 11th, 2027, under the patronage of violinist Renaud Capuçon. Supported by the Classique en Seine association, the festival was born from the desire to support a new generation of performers while offering a different way to experience classical concerts. Designed as a traveling festival, it will take place in several iconic venues across the capital.
Our take on this event
The Premier Mouvement festival arrives at the Salle Cortot on January 8, 2027, bringing a carefully curated selection of French chamber music to the heart of the 17th arrondissement. Founded by violist Paul Zientara and supported by violinist Renaud Capuçon, the festival aims to provide a platform for a new generation of musicians while fostering a fresh approach to the classical concert experience.
The evening's repertoire features a new contemporary work by Jean-Baptiste Robin, performed by Paul Zientara and Arthur Hinnewinkel. The program continues with César Franck’s Piano Quintet in F minor, featuring Anna Agafia, Eva Zavaro, Paul Zientara, Maxime Quennesson, and Alice Power. The concert concludes with Ernest Chausson’s Concert for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, bringing together Renaud Capuçon, Anna Agafia, Eva Zavaro, Paul Zientara, Maxime Quennesson, and Guillaume Bellom.
This event is presented by the association Classique en Seine. Tickets are available with prices ranging from 12€ to 50€. This gathering marks the first edition of the festival, highlighting the organization's commitment to supporting young artists in various iconic locations throughout Paris.
