Highlights
- Proximity and interaction with the musicians
- Exceptional musicians
- An extraordinary setting for a perfect musical immersion
Description
A unique concert in the heart of Montmartre, at the Church of Saint-Jean de Montmartre, where the Ave Maria by Gounod, Schubert, Bach, Caccini and Verdi, and Mozart's Ave Verum will resonate alongside the most beautiful pieces of French music. You will also hear the world premiere of 'Sainte Cécile' composed by Paul Mancini.
The Artistes de l'Opéra: Excellence at the Service of Music
Represented by Michèle Deschamps, former Concertmaster of the PARIS OPERA and President of All4Opera, they are led by cellist Éric Zorgniotti. The ensemble champions classical and sacred compositions and is distinguished by its collective listening and artistic sensibility.
Born in 1997 into a family of musicians, Charles Gaugué trained at the CRR de Paris and the HEMU de Lausanne, and then earned a Master's degree at the CNSM de Paris, studying under Raphaël Pidoux and Marc Coppey. He has attended masterclasses by Frans Helmerson and Phillippe Müller.
He won 2nd prize at the Flame International Competition in Paris in July 2022 and was then recruited for the 2022/2023 season by the Jeunes Talents association. Having taken part in numerous chamber music festivals, he performed alongside Gautier Capuçon in July 2022 on the “Un Été en France” tour. In April 2023, he won First Prize at the Online International Slava Cello Competition and took part in the prestigious ARD Competition in Munich in September 2024. He performed as a soloist in Joseph Haydn's First Concerto in February 2025 with the Orchestre du Palais, and in the
same year with the Les Concerts Gais Orchestra. An eclectic musician, he performs regularly at the Paradis Latin with a more contemporary repertoire, as well as at the Eiffel Tower as part of Candlelight Concerts.
Active on social media, he has nearly 350,000 followers on Instagram.
La Vie en Rose (1945/46): Piaf's iconic song, co-written by her to music by Louiguy. It celebrates the euphoria of love and life transfigured by love. An international standard covered by Louis Armstrong, Lady Gaga, etc.
Hymne à l'amour (1949/50): written by Piaf to music by Marguerite Monnot, often linked to her relationship with Marcel Cerdan, who died shortly afterward. A declaration of absolute love, ready to face anything – more tragic and sacrificial than La Vie en Rose.
Together, the two songs illustrate two facets of Piaf's love: euphoric lightness on one side, tragic intensity on the other.
Held in one of the most beautifully acoustic venues, the Church of Saint-Jean de Montmartre, a blend of Art Nouveau and early 20th-century innovation, the concert promises a setting that enhances the vibrancy of the music. Its acoustics perfectly reproduce the homogeneous sound of the strings, creating an immersive experience. This unique combination of the soloist's excellence, the ensemble's mastery and a historic venue guarantees a concert of rare beauty, in perfect harmony between sound and space.
Includes
Customer care service
Important Information
- As our concerts take place in religious venues, we kindly ask you to wear appropriate clothing (no miniskirts, ripped clothing, tank tops, etc.) and to respect the religious nature of the venue.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
