2025-2026 Season

At the crossroads of England and France, this program highlights the subtle resonances between two distinct musical worlds, with a selection of some of the most beautiful motets and anthems from the late 17th century.

Before Bach, Baroque Germany saw the birth of a rich musical tradition carried forward by key figures such as Schütz, Schein, Pachelbel, and Buxtehude. The Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris offers a dialogue between these founding composers, combining fervor, light, and depth.

In the 19th century, German choral music flourished magnificently, with most of the great masters of the time composing numerous scores, particularly in the sacred repertoire. Their polyphony combines highly romantic expression with absolute sincerity and fervor, through clear musical settings and striking melodic beauty.