Name: Bach Concertos
Start: 2026-05-19T19:00:00
Location: Opéra Comédie

Experience the timeless allure of Baroque chamber music with Le Consort, a celebrated ensemble that captures the spirit of a bygone era. This year, they grace stages in Saint Paul, Salt Lake City, and Montpellier, breathing life into the works of Bach, Telemann, and more. Through an immersive series of concerts, Le Consort not only showcases the classics but also revives lesser-known gems, offering audiences a rich tapestry of sound that spans centuries and nations.

Exploring Baroque Grandeur with Le Consort: A Journey Through Time

Experience the captivating allure of Baroque music through Le Consort's remarkable performances. This Paris-based ensemble, known for their expertise in the trio sonata genre, brings vibrant interpretations of works by Bach, Telemann, and other luminaries. From the intimate setting of Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ to the grandeur of Opéra Comédie, join us for a musical journey that transcends time and celebrates the rich tapestry of Baroque art and culture.

Le Consort's Baroque Brilliance: A Journey Through Time with Trio Sonatas and Concertos

Le Consort, an ensemble formed in Paris, brings the opulence of the Baroque era to life through their exquisite interpretations of the trio sonata genre. With performances scheduled from the United States to France, the ensemble showcases works by celebrated composers like Bach and Telemann, as well as lesser-known artists. Whether performing at intimate venues or grand concert halls for special galas, Le Consort offers audiences a rare glimpse into the splendor of chamber music.

Le Consort: Reviving Baroque Masterpieces Across the Globe

Théotime Langlois de Swarte

Justin Taylor

Hanna Salzenstein

Sophie of Bardonecchia

Le Consort

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

This season, no fewer than three exceptional artists – Karine Deshayes, Alexandre Tharaud and Justin Taylor – are sharing their expertise during public masterclasses.

Masterclass Karine Deshayes

Opéra Comédie

This connection is notably embodied by the Orchestre Tremplin, which allows young musicians from the CRR to share the podium with the Orchestra's professionals. Each season, this partnership is also enriched by concerts given by the Orchestra's musicians in the Conservatoire Auditorium. These events offer a special moment of closeness with the public and fully participate in the musical life of the city, in a spirit of transmission, influence, and openness.

The Six

Conservatoire Régional de Montpellier

Fancy a coffee break like no other? The artists of the National Opera Choir and their choirmaster Noëlle Gény offer you a musical (and gourmet!) break during your day. Join us at 2:30 p.m. for a coffee before the concert!

Coffee Break #3

Created in 1948 in Los Angeles before hitting Broadway, Magdalena blends the codes of the American musical with sounds inspired by South American traditions. Set in Colombia, on the banks of the Magdalena River, the plot immerses the viewer in a Colombian village plagued by corruption: the arrival of a foreign engineer upsets the fragile balance between local traditions, religious power, and political issues. The rich and colorful score reflects composer Villa-Lobos's ambition to fuse musical cultures. While the work was warmly acclaimed at its premiere in the United States, it remains rarely performed. Opéra Junior is reviving it this season, in a version revisited and adapted for its young performers. A rare opportunity to discover a committed, moving, and spectacular work, driven by the enthusiasm and freshness of youth.

Magdalena

At the center of the program is Schubert's essential Quintet , nicknamed "The Trout": a lively and sparkling work, where each instrument interacts with the others, blending virtuosity and lightness. Other musical gems will enrich a program where the musical exchange and the complicity of the performers are fully deployed.

In unison

Le Corum

A masterclass is a special moment during which young artists in training work with a major figure in the musical world. It is a space for exchange, transmission, and generosity, where we witness the work of interpretation in real time. Through the guidance of a great performer, a true sharing of experience takes place: young talents grow, refine their style, and push their limits to enhance their interpretation.

Justin Taylor Masterclass

True to its mission of promoting and raising awareness of classical music, the Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie travels across the Occitanie region in various formations.

Violin quartet, cello, double bass

Église Saint-Pierre de Palavas-Les-Flots

Harpsichordist Justin Taylor will offer a suspended moment around Chopin, echoing the literary voice of Léonor de Récondo, writer and violinist, whose unique journey opens a sensitive dialogue with the composer's universe. Her new novel, Marcher dans tes pas, was published by L'Iconoclaste in 2025. An inspired evening, at the crossroads of imagination.

Justin Taylor & Léonor de Récondo

Jazz Spirit Quartet

Tauriac-de-Camarès

Driven by infectious energy and great interpretative finesse, the ensemble takes on some of Johann Sebastian Bach's finest concertos, combining virtuosity, balance, and expressiveness. A luminous program that highlights the richness of instrumental dialogue so dear to the Leipzig master.

Bach Concertos

To open this concert, Wagner conceived his Sigfried-Idyll as a gift to his wife Cosima, blending pastoral tenderness and miniature Wagnerian leitmotifs. An intimate dialogue woven by horns and woodwinds already imbued with nostalgia. In his Serenade Opus 44 , a jewel of spontaneity straight out of Czech folklore, Dvořák alternates joyful village dances with more nostalgic melodies. They showcase bassoons and oboes with a subtle art of counterpoint. As for Brahms, his Serenade No. 1 marks his symphonic debut and deploys his classical architecture refreshed by romantic colors. Under the expert direction of Jean-François Verdier, the Orchestre National Montpellier reveals the full palette of melodies that seem blown by the wind – from the transparency of the minuets to the majesty of the finales. A sensitive tribute to the instruments that sing, dialogue and dance.

The Voice of the Winds

A devilish seducer defying both God and society, Don Giovanni has become the symbol of the libertine with a formidable life force for some, and a profane and mendacious cynicism for others. The powerful man combines all the flaws and has fascinated artists and audiences since his creation by Tirso de Molina and Molière, closely followed, in Prague in 1787, by Mozart and da Ponte. The two creators fixed the myth and offered lyric art its first hero transcending the ages. In the staging, Agnès Jaoui achieves a rare balance between comedy and drama, multiplying the expressive power of the work and bringing a renewed vision of the characters. A sparkling ensemble of soloists praises this new co-production bringing together no fewer than three French opera houses. A production not to be missed under any circumstances!

Bach Concertos

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