Festival Présences
The Radio France musical creation festival
2027
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Présences — edition 2027
The 37th edition of the Festival Présences takes place from February 2nd to 7th, 2027, at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, featuring a portrait of Arvo Pärt, a major figure of the minimalist movement. The opening concert on February 2nd will be held in the exceptional setting of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, featuring the Maîtrise de Radio France, the Maîtrise de Notre-Dame, and the Estonian ensemble Vox Clamantis. Eleven concerts will showcase his major works—Tabula Rasa, Fratres, Cantus, Für Alina—alongside new creations by Philippe Hersant, Helena Tulve, and Justė Janulytė.
37th Edition — A Portrait of Arvo Pärt
For its 37th edition, running from February 2nd to 7th, 2027, the Festival Présences dedicates its portrait to Arvo Pärt. According to the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, the Estonian composer has "forged a language beyond trends, freed from the dogmas of the 20th century": a stripped-back music based on the repetition of refined harmonies.
The festival opens on February 2nd in the exceptional setting of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, with the Maîtrise de Radio France, the Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, and the ensemble Vox Clamantis performing Annum per annum. The program continues at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (featuring Renaud Capuçon and the Orchestre National de France in Tabula rasa on February 4th), with the Chœur and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Ensemble intercontemporain, the ensemble Ars Nova, the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, and the Ensemble NEXT. It will feature Pärt's major works—Fratres, Cantus, Für Alina, Spiegel im Spiegel, Salve Regina—alongside new works by Philippe Hersant, Helena Tulve, and Justė Janulytė. The closing concert on February 7th will bring together Les Métaboles and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.
Programme Présences 2027
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2027 — Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
- 8:30 PM — Opening Concert · Magnificat #1 — Arvo Pärt Annum per annum and other works. With the Maîtrise de Radio France, the Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, and the ensemble Vox Clamantis. Tickets from 25 € to 40 €.
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2027 — Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Studio 104
- 8:00 PM — Triodion #2 — with Aedes and the Ensemble 2e2m. Ticket 18 €.
Thursday, February 4th, 2027 — Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
- 8:00 PM — Tabula rasa · Renaud Capuçon / Kristiina Poska #3 — with the Orchestre National de France. Tickets from 20 € to 55 €.
Friday, February 5th, 2027 — Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
- 8:00 PM — Credo · Jaap van Zweden #4 (Auditorium) — Arvo Pärt Credo. With the Chœur de Radio France and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. Ticket 18 €.
- 10:30 PM — Fratres · Ensemble intercontemporain #5 (Studio 104) — Arvo Pärt Fratres. With the Ensemble intercontemporain. Ticket 18 €.
Saturday, February 6th, 2027 — Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Studio 104
- 5:30 PM — Ô Jérusalem · ensemble Ars Nova #6 — with the ensemble Ars Nova and Vox Clamantis. Co-production Ars Nova / Radio France. Ticket 18 €.
- 8:00 PM — Adam's Lament · Orchestre de Chambre de Paris #7 (Auditorium) — Arvo Pärt Adam's Lament. With Aedes and the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. Ticket 18 €.
- 10:30 PM — Pärt / Ockeghem / Van Ghizeghem / Makovsky · Andreï Korobeinikov #8 — recital. Ticket 18 €.
Sunday, February 7th, 2027 — Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
- 3:00 PM — Für Alina · Jodyline Gallavardin #9 (Auditorium) — Arvo Pärt Für Alina. Ticket 18 €.
- 4:30 PM — Spiegel im Spiegel · Ensemble NEXT #10 (Studio 104) — Arvo Pärt Spiegel im Spiegel, in its version for organ. With the Ensemble NEXT, in partnership with the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Ticket 18 €.
- 6:30 PM — Closing Concert · Salve Regina #11 (Auditorium) — Arvo Pärt Salve Regina and other works. With Les Métaboles and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. Ticket 18 €.
Program published by the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique (page "Concerts Présences 2027"): the 37th edition of the Festival Présences, from February 2nd to 7th, 2027, features a portrait of Arvo Pärt. Ticket prices range from 18 € to 55 € depending on the concert.
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Practical Information
Access
Address: Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, 116 avenue du Président-Kennedy, 75016 Paris.
Metro: Ranelagh (line 9) or Passy (line 6).
RER: Avenue du Président-Kennedy – Maison de Radio France (RER C).
Bus: Lines 22, 52, 70, 72.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the concert, from approximately €10 to €40. Some concerts, lectures, and meetings are free. Reduced rates for those under 28, job seekers, and students. Season tickets available.
Ticketing
Ticketing is available on the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique website, by phone, and on-site. Advance booking is recommended as concerts often sell out.
Tips
- Consult the detailed program on the Radio France website for world premieres and composer meetings.
- Many concerts are broadcast live on France Musique.
- The restaurant La Maison de la Radio is open before and after concerts.
Festival Présences: The Showcase for Contemporary Musical Creation
Since 1991, the Festival Présences has been the highlight of Radio France's season dedicated to contemporary music. Founded by Claude Samuel, a musicologist and radio personality, this festival was conceived as a meeting space between living composers and the general public, within the prestigious walls of the Maison de la Radio.
A Unique Concept: The Composer in Residence
Each edition of Présences is built around the portrait of a composer or a strong theme. This common thread allows for an in-depth exploration of a creator's universe, from their early works to their latest commissions, by multiplying listening angles: symphonic concerts, chamber music, recitals, lectures, and round tables. Among the composers honored over the years are Henri Dutilleux, Kaija Saariaho, George Benjamin, Pascal Dusapin, Magnus Lindberg, Unsuk Chin, and Thierry Escaich.
Radio France's Musical Forces Serving Creation
The festival benefits from a considerable asset: Radio France's permanent musical ensembles. The Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and the Chœur de Radio France perform a significant part of the programming, ensuring an exceptional level of interpretation for often demanding works. These ensembles are joined by ensembles specializing in contemporary music, such as the Ensemble intercontemporain, the Ensemble Recherche, or the Klangforum Wien.
Each edition features numerous world premieres, commissioned by Radio France from the most important composers on the international scene. This artistic patronage makes Présences a major player in the renewal of the contemporary orchestral and chamber music repertoire.
The Maison de la Radio et de la Musique: An Exceptional Venue
The Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, inaugurated in 1963 and renovated in 2014 with the opening of the 1,461-seat Auditorium, offers a remarkable acoustic and architectural setting. The Auditorium, Studio 104, and the Radio France creation studio host the festival's various concert formats, from symphonic orchestra to electroacoustic music and chamber music.
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