Sacred music

The Duty of the First Commandment

After a triumphant tour across Europe, Mozart, at just 10 years old, composes The Duty of the First Commandment. This libretto, highlighting virtue in the face of temptation, stands out for its impeccable vocal writing and intense orchestration. This rare work already reveals the talent of the young Austrian genius !

Monteverdi - Vespro Della Madonna

At the end of his life, Monteverdi gathered all of his works to guide musicians during religious services. This composer, who shaped sacred music for nearly a century, is now celebrated by Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique, who have created a program for him that resonates like his musical testament.

La Passion selon Saint Jean

Bach's St. John Passion, composed in 1724, is a grand and moving masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its profound humanity. To celebrate its 300th anniversary, the Royal Opera Orchestra, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, along with the prestigious Tölzer Knabenchor, renowned for its excellence in sacred music, will perform this magnificent work.

Missa in Labore Requies A 24

Let yourself be carried away by this incredible work by Georg Muffat, performed in the acoustical setting of the Royal Chapel of the Château de Versailles.

Les Chemins de Bach : Un Concert à Lübeck

This concert recounts the prodigious journey that the young Bach undertook to meet the most fascinating musician of his time: Dietrich Buxtehude. Immerse yourself in his journey to Lübeck and explore the music of the great German composers of the 18th century.

Messe des morts

The Mass of the Dead by Jean Gilles, a renowned composition, echoes through the ages during concerts and prestigious funerals. Over the centuries, this masterpiece has become a symbol of the grandeur of French sacred music from the Grand Siècle.

Armenian Souls

Travel to the heart of ancient Armenia through an emotional musical fresco that blends together liturgical and folk music, revealing the full richness and diversity of its heritage.

David et Jonathas - Charpentier

First complete staging in the Royal Chapel of Versailles, directed by Gaétan Jarry, sublimated by the sumptuous sets of Antoine Fontaine and the costumes designed Christian Lacroix.

Couperin - Messe pour les Paroisses

At the Great Organs of Versailles, Olivier Latry delivers an exceptional performance of Couperin's Messe pour les Paroisses, accompanied by outstanding soloists in "chant sur le livre", a technique forgotten since the end of the 18th century!

Bach - Motets

Valentin Tournet and La Chapelle Harmonique deliver a sublime performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's motets. These works of timeless beauty amazed even Mozart in 1789!

Charpentier - Grands Motets - Les Arts Florissants

William Christie and Les Arts Florissants return to the Chapelle Royale at the Château de Versailles for an exclusive performance of Charpentier's Grands Motets.

Lully - Miserere

Miserere, Quare fremuerunt gentes, Jubilate Deo... here are three grand motets by Lully that are clearly influenced by the key events of their time! Performed sublimely by Les Epopées, under the direction of Stéphane Fuget, they take us to the heart of events and moments of the court's life.