It's hard to describe classical music these days. Also known as " art music ", classical music brings together a number of instrumental, vocal and orchestral pieces that define Western culture.
This broad musical movement has produced a number of great classical composers, spanning the period from the 18th to the 20th century, including Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi, Johannes Brahms, Georges Bizet and George Gershwin.
Today, classical music can be enjoyed at symphony and philharmonic concerts featuring works by these illustrious composers, as well as iconic film scores by conductors and composers such as Joe Hisaishi, John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer...
Other artists - known as "neoclassical" - are trying to modernize this style, taking up the codes of classical music while integrating more contemporary notes. These include German-British artist Max Richter, Germany's Nils Frahm, Poland's Hania Rani and Iceland's Ólafur Arnalds.
So, are you in the mood for a 'classical' concert in the capital? Find out about upcoming classical music concerts in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region!
Where to see Divertimento, the Stade de France orchestra, play at the closing ceremony?
At the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, you could hear a beautifully revisited Marseillaise. It was reinterpreted by the Divertimento orchestra, which has a strong presence in Seine-Saint-Denis, and which you can see playing in the region this year 2024! [Read more]
Opera a Palazzo: lyrical performances at the Musée Jacquemart André
From September 21, 2024 to June 28, 2025, opera arias will take over the Musée Jacquemart André, to the delight of music lovers. An opportunity to rediscover opera, up close to the artists, thanks to exceptional performances. [Read more]
Music at the museum: the Jacquemart-André museum's artistic and musical program
The Musée Jacquemart-André hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the museum's new musical season. [Read more]
Candlelight: music from the Bridgerton Chronicle series in concert by candlelight
Candlelight's candlelit concerts return to the Maison de l'Océan in a version dedicated to the world of the Bridgertons, on Saturdays October 12, November 23 and December 6, 2024! On the program? Three evenings lulled by the iconic melodies of the hit Netflix series, reinterpreted by a string quartet. Tickets open this Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3pm. [Read more]
Disney in concert - Magical Music from the movies at Zenith de Paris in December 2024
Disney en concert - Magical music from the movies returns to enchant the Zenith de Paris on December 13 and 14, 2024. On the program? Songs from "The Lion King", "The Snow Queen" and "Aladdin" performed by singers and a symphony orchestra, while images from the cartoons are displayed on the big screen... [Read more]
Joan of Arc at the stake with Marion Cotillard: a vocal concert at the Philharmonie de Paris in 2024
10 years after lighting up the Philharmonie de Paris stage, Marion Cotillard reprises her role as Jeanne in "Joan of Arc at the stake" in a unique, not-to-be-missed performance on Friday, December 13, 2024 in the Grande salle Pierre Boulez. [Read more]
Danny Elfman's Music from the films of Tim Burton at the Zenith in Paris in December 2024
After a 7-year absence from the capital, Danny Elfman returns to Paris this autumn with a one-off performance of his award-winning symphonic concert "Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton". This time, the concert will take place at the Zénith de La Villette on Sunday, December 15, 2024, and will feature a live orchestra and choir, as well as Danny Elfman performing songs from the classic film "The Strange Christmas Carol"! [Read more]
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others at Salle Pleyel, Paris, February 2025
Hans Zimmer's sublime compositions and legendary film scores will be honored on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris for the tribute concert "The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film music". [Read more]
The Magical Music of Harry Potter live in concert' at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in February 2025
The Magical Music of Harry Potter' concert comes to Paris. The concert, featuring a symphony orchestra playing the original soundtracks from the Harry Potter films, will be held at the Salle Pleyel on February 8, 2025. [Read more]
Hisaishi Symphonique: two concerts at the Philharmonie de Paris in March 2025
"Hisaishi symphonique": the not-to-be-missed musical event of 2025 at the Philharmonie de Paris! On the program? Two exceptional, not-to-be-missed performances on Sunday March 2 and Monday March 3, 2025. Audiences will be treated to the Orchestre national Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by the immense Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi. [Read more]
Ludovico Einaudi in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in March 2025
New concert for Ludovico Einaudi in Paris! The Italian neo-classical artist adds three French dates to his tour, including a show in Paris! Join the famous pianist on the huge stage of the Accor Arena on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. [Read more]
André Rieu in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in March 2025
André Rieu is back on stage! The famous Dutch violinist and conductor has announced an exceptional concert not to be missed at the Accor Arena in Paris on Saturday March 22, 2025. [Read more]
Hania Rani in concert with an ensemble at Salle Pleyel in Paris in April 2025
A year and a half after her concert at the Salle Pleyel, Hania Rani announces her return to this famous Parisian venue for a rather special concert. This time, the Polish pianist, singer and composer will be accompanied by a musical ensemble to perform her latest album, "Ghosts", specially arranged for the occasion. A spellbinding show not to be missed on Friday, April 4, 2025. [Read more]
The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Rings of Power in concert at Salle Pleyel
Peter Jackson's film trilogies, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and their recent prequel The Rings of Power, have their own symphony orchestra concert. The original scores of these six films and the series, composed by Howard Shore, are brought together in "The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Rings of Power in concert", at Salle Pleyel, February 8, 2025. [Read more]
Ludovico Einaudi in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in June 2025
Ludovico Einaudi's neo-classical music comes to Paris La Défense Arena for the first time! Join the famous Italian pianist and composer in concert at Europe's largest concert hall on Saturday, June 21, 2025! [Read more]
Andrea Bocelli in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in April 2026
Four years after his appearance at the Paris venue, world-famous singer Andrea Bocelli is set to return to the Accor Arena in Paris on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. An opportunity to (re)discover the Italian tenor's impressive musical repertoire live. [Read more]
