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

Conducting the concert is Eduardo Strausser: this Brazilian conductor, music director of the Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra in Sweden, has already collaborated with prestigious ensembles, including the Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie. The concert opens with Lumina by Nina Shekhar, an American composer born in 1995, who explores the contrasts between light and darkness, between vibrant timbres and opaque textures – a tribute to light. Next comes the young South Korean prodigy Sarang Seohyun Kim, the youngest laureate, at 14 years old, of the Tibor Varga International Competition. She performs Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 , a luminous work of radiant classicism. Finally, Prokofiev's Symphony No. 7 (1952) offers a farewell imbued with gentle melancholy, in which the Russian composer tenderly revisits classical forms. From Mozart to the present day, a program that celebrates musical heritage in all its diversity.

Heritage Concert

Opéra Comédie

Bilingual French – LSF performance, co-hosted by the Opéra Orchestre national Montpellier as part of the World Day of the Deaf.

Unforgettable

Inaugurated in 1888, this magnificent Italian-style theater, located in the heart of Montpellier, is the work of architect Joseph-Marie Cassien-Bernard (1848–1926), a student of Charles Garnier. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this jewel, listed as a historical monument, at your leisure, perhaps for the first time!

European Heritage Days

United by exceptional orchestral mastery, two creative minds converse across eras and styles: the romantic ardor of Louise Farrenc meets the timeless splendor of Mozart to better captivate you. Forgotten for too long, the composer deploys in her Third Symphony, created in 1847, a fiery energy coupled with remarkable melodic inventiveness. As for Mozart, his monumental "Jupiter" Symphony represents his final and masterful contribution to the symphonic genre. His final fugue presents us with themes of unparalleled purity and embodies the apogee of classical balance. Let yourself be carried away by the power of the strings, the richness of the brass and the vivacity of the woodwinds of your Orchestra, in this concert where each note tells a story.

Mozart #41

Free yourself from stress, strengthen your body and awaken your mind in a unique environment, the Grand Foyer of the Opera House and its exceptional view of the Place de la Comédie! Soloists from the Orchestra will accompany your session with music.

Harmony: Yoga

A lyric tragedy in five acts and a prologue. Composed in 1693 for the Royal Academy of Music, with a libretto by Thomas Corneille. Premiered on December 4, 1693 in Paris.

Medea

O Fortuna! Two words, a few notes, and an entire hall holds its breath. Composed in 1937 by Carl Orff to medieval Latin and Middle High German poems, Carmina Burana is one of the most frequently performed choral works in the world. A celebration of fortune, love, and the pleasures of life, it summons an orchestral and choral energy of extraordinary magnitude. For this production, director Anne Lopez imbues the stage with a powerful scenic vision, enhanced by Mathieu Cabanes' lighting. Conductor Roderick Cox leads the Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra Orchestre national Montpellier Occitanie, joined by the young voices of Opéra Junior and the Goyang Festival Choir from South Korea. Two hundred artists on stage, all dedicated to the same score. An event worthy of the work: total, collective, unforgettable.

Carmina

Le Corum

A triptych of fire and dreams! For its first major symphonic concert of the season, the Orchestre national Montpellier Occitanie welcomes back its music director, Roderick Cox, whose conducting is precise and incandescent. His rapport with the musicians promises an exceptional evening.

Opening concert

With " At the Heart of the Orchestra ," the audience is invited to a rare experience: sitting directly on stage, among the musicians, to feel the music from within. The vibrations of the strings, the breath of the winds, the strike of the percussion… everything is perceived differently when you're up close. A powerful, vibrant, unforgettable moment. A total immersion in the beating heart of the orchestra.

At the heart of the orchestra

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

Bassoon Quartet

Salle Ferdinand Buisson

Chudahye Chagis is a genre-defying psychedelic shamanic funk band led by Chu Dahye, a sorikkun (traditional Korean vocalist) whose voice conveys the spirit and depth of Korean musical heritage. Their distinctive sound blends ancient muga (Korean shamanic chants and songs) with contemporary influences such as reggae, jazz, hip-hop, funk, electronica, and rock. Their music invites listeners to have their own chagi—a personal and shared experience that transcends genre, time, and tradition.

A Shamanic Funky Night

Violin trio, viola, cello

La Tuilerie

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

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