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Exploring the Symphony: A Musical Journey Across Time
Embark on an extraordinary musical adventure with the Orchestre National de France, as it presents a series of compelling performances exploring a rich tapestry of classical compositions. From the evocative beauty of Rachmaninoff's symphonies to the timeless allure of Bizet's Carmen, these events promise to captivate audiences with the power of music and its ability to transcend time and space. Join us as we delve into the heart of these masterpieces, accompanied by renowned conductors and talented performers, each bringing their unique flair to these iconic works.
Jul 5, 2025
Share1. The Bells, Symphony No. 3 Marina Rebeka
There's something exhilarating about spending an entire evening in Rachmaninov's company. Not only for the melancholy of his final symphony, a page of exile and maturity concluded with the words "Finished! Praise be to God!" But also for the imagination that fantasizes about and reinvents the native Slavic land. "Joyful ringing, melancholic knells, every Russian carries within him this love of bells," notes its author, hoping, in this vocal symphony, which he considered one of his major achievements, to have "succeeded in making the bells vibrate with human emotions."
Dec 18, 2025
Orchestre National de France
Paris · Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
2. Great tunes by Carmen Arquez - Behr / Cavallier
It is hard to believe that Carmen, the most performed opera in the world, was a flop at its premiere, precipitating the death of its author at the age of 36. Hadn't Bizet been able to show "real men and real women dazzled, tortured by passion," Théodore de Banville enthused? Tonight, three voices, the cigar maker, her lover Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo, perform Carmen behind closed doors, a new lyrical suite that offers a summary of its key scenes. Another destiny cut short in the prime of life and inspiration is Lili Boulanger, the first woman to win the Prix de Rome, precisely with this cantata, Faust et Hélène .
21 - 22 May, 2026
Orchestre National de France
Paris · Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
3. Alexander Nevsky / Omer Meir Wellber
Two pinnacles of film music, both born in 1938. From his gilded exile in Hollywood, Korngold poured grand, ardent melodies into his sensual orchestrations and magnified the adventures of Errol Flynn, aka Robin Hood. Prokofiev, back in a locked-down USSR, signed with Sergei Eisenstein an epic monument of cinema, whose apotheosis would be the Battle on the Ice sealing the victory of Alexander, Prince of Novgorod. Layers of strings and torrents of lyricism in the West, sordid chords on a barbaric orchestra in the East.
Jun 25, 2026
Orchestre National de France
Paris · Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
4. Berlioz, Messe solennelle / Dinis Sousa
Jusqu’ici, il fallait bien croire Hector Berlioz, qui affirmait avoir détruit cette messe composée à 21 ans, jouée pour la première fois à l’église Saint-Roch. Mais en 1992, par le plus grand hasard, un instituteur en retrouva un manuscrit à Anvers. On allait alors découvrir, dans cette partition généreuse, les signes avant-coureurs du révolutionnaire et les traces des futurs Requiem, Symphonie fantastique et autre Benvenuto Cellini. De vingt ans postérieure, la Troisième Symphonie de Louise Farrenc résume un artisanat et une science des proportions qui lui valurent l’admiration de Schumann… et de Berlioz.
Jul 2, 2026
Orchestre National de France
Paris · Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
Conclusion
In an era where art and culture are vital to our collective well-being, the Orchestre National de France stands as a beacon of musical excellence. Each event in this series offers a unique perspective on the timeless beauty and emotional depth of classical music. From the melancholic reflections of Rachmaninoff to the spirited dramas of Bizet and the cinematic grandeur of Prokofiev and Korngold, these performances remind us of the enduring power of music to connect and inspire audiences across generations. Join us and immerse yourself in this breathtaking journey through the symphonic marvels of classical music.
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