Bach and Us, narrated by Agnès Jaoui
Experience a unique musical dialogue where the captivating presence of Agnès Jaoui meets the grandeur of classical organ masterpieces. This immersive performance bridges timeless compositions with contemporary flair, inviting you to rediscover iconic sounds within the city's most breathtaking architectural backdrops.
Église Saint-Etienne-du-Mont (Paris 5th)
About
On Saturday, January 9, 2027, the Premier Mouvement festival hosts an exclusive event at the Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church titled Bach et Nous. Agnès Jaoui joins organist Vincent Warnier and a group of promising young musicians to share her love for the music of J.S. Bach. With ticket prices ranging from 10 to 25€, this concert blends organ works, chamber music, and a brand-new composition by Jean-Baptiste Robin. It is an ideal evening for music lovers seeking to discover classical repertoire in an intimate, historic setting within the heart of Paris.
Premier Mouvement Festival
This second concert of the Premier Mouvement festival at the Eglise-Saint-Etienne-du-Mont will have the honor of welcoming Agnès Jaoui, who will share with the audience her love for the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside Vincent Warnier, organist of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont. Surrounding Agnès Jaoui, music will punctuate the evening with works for organ, violin, viola, and cello performed by Vincent Warnier and some of the most promising young soloists of their generation.
Program:
- Premiere by Jean-Baptiste ROBIN, commissioned by the festival,
- Excerpts from works by Johann Sebastian BACH:
- works for organ
- Sonatas and partitas for solo violin
- Suites for Cello
- Goldberg Variations
Musicians:
Laura Jarrell - vocals
Emmanuel Coppey - violin
Paul Zientara - viola
Clara Dietlin - cello
Vincent Warnier - organ
Axel de Marnhac - organ
The "Premier Mouvement Festival" is a new chamber music festival conceived and artistically directed by violist Paul Zientara. Its first edition will take place in Paris from January 8 to 11, 2027, under the patronage of violinist Renaud Capuçon. Supported by the association Classique en Seine, 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 occupies several iconic locations in the capital.
Our take on this event
The Premier Mouvement festival, artistically directed by violist Paul Zientara and sponsored by violinist Renaud Capuçon, arrives at the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont on January 9, 2027. This second concert of the festival features Agnès Jaoui, who will narrate her appreciation for Jean-Sébastien Bach. She is joined by organist Vincent Warnier and a distinguished group of young artists, including vocalist Laura Jarrell, violinist Emmanuel Coppey, violist Paul Zientara, cellist Clara Dietlin, and organist Axel de Marnhac.
The repertoire spans the genius of Bach, featuring selections from the Goldberg Variations, solo violin sonatas, and cello suites, alongside an exclusive new work by Jean-Baptiste Robin commissioned by the festival. This itinerant event series, managed by the Classique en Seine association, aims to support emerging talent and provide a fresh perspective on chamber music performance across various iconic Parisian venues.
Tickets for this event are priced between 10 and 25€. As part of the festival running from January 8 to 11, 2027, this concert invites the public to experience classical music in a unique, collaborative atmosphere.
