Opéra Royal - VERTIGO, VEPRES IMAGINAIRE Monteverdi, praetorius, Schütz

Wednesday 24 February 2027

21:00 to 22:40

Location : Chapelle Royale

Destination

Place d'armes

1 place Léon Gambetta

78000

Versailles

GPS coordinates

Latitude : 48.804975

Longitude : 2.12218

BY CAR
Motorway A13 - Versailles Notre-Dame exit
Motorway 186 - Versailles Centre exit
Free "Place d'armes" parking from 19:00

BY TRAIN

Gare Montparnasse > Gare Versailles Chantiers
Dreux, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rambouillet direction

Gare St. Lazare > Gare Versailles Rive Droite
Rive Droite direction

Paris RER C > Gare Versailles Rive Gauche - Château
Rive Gauche Château direction

Pont de Sèvres - Bus 171 > Versailles Château stop

Event Organizer

Château de Versailles Spectacles

Phone : +33 1 30 83 78 89

"Château de Versailles Spectacles"

Location

Chapelle Royale

Place d'armes

1 place Léon Gambetta

78000

Versailles

Reservation

Other Website

Presentation

Come and enjoy a concert featuring the greatest German and Italian masters of classical music: Praetorius, Schütz, Scheidt, Monteverdi and Cavalli.

Discover the influence of the Italian Baroque style on 17th-century German music. From Venetian polychoral music and ‘kleine geistliche Konzerte’ to masterpieces by Schütz, Monteverdi and Praetorius, immerse yourself in a unique musical programme celebrating the golden age of European music.

At the turn of the 17th century, German composers turned to Venice for inspiration. Spatial audacity, the technique of ‘cori spezzati’ and the genius of Italian polychoral music revolutionised Lutheran music at the time. However, the Thirty Years’ War brought about a radical change: musical expression became more intimate, giving rise to the famous ‘kleine geistliche Konzerte’, direct heirs to the Italian motet for voices and basso continuo.

Conceived as a true ecumenical Lutheran Vespers service, this exceptional programme brings together the greatest masters of the Baroque era:
* The German masters: Praetorius, Schütz, Scheidt.
* The Italian masters: Monteverdi, Cavalli.

Through a subtle interplay of echoes and alternations, the polyphonic texture transforms into a jubilant sound, a sensual and vibrant outpouring. This concert is a fascinating immersion in the artistic fusion that shaped European musical identity. Come and rediscover these masterful works where sonic architecture meets pure emotion.

Full programme to follow...

Pics

Prices

VIP PRESTIGE CATEGORY: The best seats in the house, with a complimentary glass of champagne.
PRESTIGE CATEGORY: Excellent seats, with a complimentary glass of champagne.

REDUCED RATE: available to those under 26, beneficiaries of the Opera Experience package and groups of more than 10 people (excluding the Corporate package).
GROUP RATE: for further information, please visit the Royal Opera’s website, under the ‘Works Councils and Groups’ section.

For all PRM/PSH bookings, we recommend that you contact us directly at billetterie@chateauversailles-spectacles.fr or on 01 30 83 78 89.

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