Here we are: the holiday season is upon us! I’ve been excited to write this article for quite some time now.
I love Christmas, and let’s be honest, Mademoiselle Bon Plan and I are proud to have found such a beautiful selection of shows to share with you. We wish you a very merry Christmas 2014 and wonderful holidays, surrounded by your loved ones.
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Traditional Christmas Music Concert at the Centre Culturel Irlandais
The Voice Squad
divinely blends two traditions that are certainly associated but distinct: the traditional British choral style made of harmonies and the solo a cappella singing typical of Northern Ireland.
A few days before Christmas, they will perform a repertoire in the chapel that evening including traditional songs and Christmas carols.
Traditional Christmas Music Concert December 11, 2014 at 7:30 PM, €10 (mince pies and mulled wine included) Reservations recommended Centre Culturel Irlandais 5 rue des Irlandais, 75005 Paris Access - RER: Luxembourg / metro: Place Monge or Cardinal Lemoine
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An English Christmas, Académie Vocale de Paris
It was in 2006 that Iain Simcock founded the Académie Vocale de Paris ensemble, which brings together a dozen singers aged 19 to 24, from the Academy’s choir school and several Parisian conservatories.
The ensemble possesses an extremely rich repertoire, ranging from Renaissance music to the creation of contemporary pieces. This has allowed them to perform in Paris, at the Grand Théâtre of Bordeaux in 2009, at Westminster Cathedral in 2010, at the Abbey of Solesmes for the Abbey’s millennium, and at numerous festivals.
But back to Christmas 2014, with the program for this concert featuring the famous Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, alongside works by John Tavener, Bob Chilcott, and other traditional songs performed by the young singers of the Académie Vocale de Paris, led by Iain Simcock, who comes from the great tradition of English choir schools (Oxford, Westminster…).
Nef of the Collège des Bernardins 20 rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris Friday, December 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM Full price: €20, reduced price: €15
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The Queen of Dreams in Chantilly
Every Christmas for the past 30 years, both young and old have traditionally gathered under the magnificent dome of the Grandes Ecuries to attend an enchanting equestrian show where fantastical creatures venture forth for magical and unforgettable moments.
For this 30th edition, the riders of the Domaine de Chantilly lead spectators into a dream world full of equestrian feats, breathtaking aerial acts, and wonderful songs, with the exceptional participation of three guest artists.
The Queen of Dreams From December 29 to January 4, 2015 Christmas shows: December 24, 31 and January 4 at 2:30 PM December 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, January 2 and 3 at 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM Reservations mandatory
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A Japanese soprano for a delicate Christmas recital
On December 19th, the Japanese soprano Naoko Matsui will give an intimate piano/voice concert (accompanied by pianist Emma Sanglar), “Winter Gift from East” in Paris.
This recital is intended for everyone during this Advent season: Japanese airs, arias from La Bohème or La Wally, liturgical Christmas carols, covers of music from the famous animated films by Japanese director Miyazaki…
A potpourri performed with virtuosity before the holiday season. A way to introduce opera to new generations or non-initiates, and to delight enthusiasts.
The Good Deal: Never short of mischief, Naoko Matsui, hidden behind the organ of certain Parisian churches, will have her crystalline voice heard for an Ave Maria during the month of December. A little surprise teaser before Christmas for Parisians who know how to listen.
Naoko Matsui Christmas Recital December 19, 2014, at 8:00 PM Théâtre Adyar 4, square Rapp - 75007 Paris Price: €30, teen and student price €18
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CONTEST NAOKO MATSUI RECITAL :
It’s Christmas early on the blog, so I’m offering 1 invitation (for 1 person) to win for this concert by soprano Naoko Matsui on December 19th at 8:00 PM at Salle Adyar in Paris (value €30).
To participate, simply leave a comment below this article telling me your favorite show tips or current favorites.
A random draw among the responses to this question will designate the winner of the prize. Good luck to everyone.
Rules:
– Contest limited to Metropolitan France
– + 1 chance if you are a fan of the blog’s Facebook page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Twitter page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Hellocoton page + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Instagram page + 1 chance for each share of the article (don’t forget to leave your usernames in your comment if you want to benefit from extra chance(s))
– 1 entry per IP address
– Transport to the concert venue is not included in the prize
– Contest start date Monday, December 8, 2014 – deadline for participation Saturday, December 13, 2014 and result the next day on the blog in an edit of this article
EDIT of December 14, 2014:
Following the random draw, I am announcing that the winner of the concert is Guillard.
Congratulations, I will contact you by email shortly so you can be on the guest list.
Thanks to everyone for participating!
article written by Cathy and Melle Bon Plan
