Musicales de Saint-Maurice
Classical music accessible to all in the Saint-Maurice communal church
About Musicales de Saint-Maurice
The Musicales de Saint-Maurice: Great Music in the Heart of the Village
Founded in 2010 at the initiative of the town of Saint-Maurice (94410) and the association Les Musicales de Saint-Maurice, led by Loïc Poulain, Director of Cultural Affairs for the municipality, these musical evenings have won over a loyal audience by offering high-quality classical music in an exceptional heritage setting: the Saint-Maurice Communal Church, a 19th-century Neo-Romanesque building located at 59 rue du Maréchal Leclerc.
In just a few years, the Musicales de Saint-Maurice have earned their stripes. The formula is simple and effective: three concerts over a weekend in June, bringing together leading artists from the French classical scene, deliberately modest prices to make classical music accessible to the greatest number, and a historic venue offering warm natural acoustics.
An Excellent Classical Program
The Musicales de Saint-Maurice embrace the major periods of the Western classical repertoire, from Baroque to late Romanticism. Past editions have featured works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and other masters, performed by artists of established reputation.
The 14th edition (June 2025) perfectly illustrates this artistic standard: on Friday, June 13th, the Romain Leleu Sextet presented “Bach Contemplation,” a journey into the work of the Cantor of Leipzig through the lens of the baroque trumpet — Romain Leleu is praised for his “impeccable technique, golden tone, and natural musicality.” On Saturday, June 14th, cellist Emmanuelle Bertrand performed three of Bach’s Suites for Solo Cello, offering a musical meditation of one hour of pure elevation. On Sunday, June 15th, the Trio Talweg — featuring pianist Romain Descharmes, violinist Sébastien Surel, and cellist Eric-Maria Couturier — closed the festival with Schubert’s trios, in a performance of great musical sensitivity.
An Exemplary Municipal Festival
The Musicales de Saint-Maurice embody the ideal of an ambitious and democratic municipal cultural policy. By maintaining moderate prices — from 12 to 18 euros per concert, with a three-concert pass between 30 and 40 euros — and choosing a heritage venue accessible to all, the town of Saint-Maurice affirms its conviction that great music is not reserved for Parisian concert halls or specialized audiences. The Saint-Maurice communal church, with its stone vaults and subdued lighting, offers natural acoustics that enhance the nuances of the performers' playing.
Each edition attracts an audience comprising local residents, music lovers from the Val-de-Marne, and classical music enthusiasts from all over the Île-de-France region. The growing reputation of the Musicales de Saint-Maurice, built concert after concert since 2010, now makes it one of the benchmark classical events in the Val-de-Marne.
Musicales de Saint-Maurice — edition 2026
The 15th edition of the Musicales de Saint-Maurice will take place from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026 in the Église communale Saint-Maurice. Three evenings of high-level classical music will bring together the Quatuor Hermès ("Slavic Chant" — Haydn, Prokofiev, Smetana), guitarist Gaëlle Solal ("Chaconnes, Passacailles et Choral" — Bach, Handel, von Biber) and the flute-piano duo Magali Mosnier & Claire-Marie Le Guay ("Romanticism and Sensuality" — Schumann, Ravel, Franck, Poulenc). Online ticketing via BilletWeb. Accessible prices: 12 to 18 € per concert, 3-concert pass 30 to 40 €.
15th Edition 2026 — Three Exceptional Evenings in Saint-Maurice
The Musicales de Saint-Maurice will celebrate their 15th anniversary in June 2026, a symbolic milestone for this municipal classical music festival which has become a reference in Val-de-Marne. Three evenings are offered in the Église communale Saint-Maurice, from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, with a program bringing together leading French and international classical artists.
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Quatuor Hermès: "Slavic Chant"
To open this 15th edition, the Quatuor Hermès will present at 8:30 PM a program titled "Slavic Chant", structured around works by Joseph Haydn, Sergueï Prokofiev, and Bedřich Smetana. Founded in 2008 and winner of several international competitions, the Quatuor Hermès draws its musical strength from its role as a messenger between the composers' text and the audience's sensibility — true to its name borrowed from Greek mythology.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Gaëlle Solal: "Chaconnes, Passacailles et Choral"
On Saturday at 8:30 PM, guitarist Gaëlle Solal will offer a solo recital centered on great baroque forms — chaconnes, passacailles, and choral — with a program dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber. Recognized for the sensuality of her playing and her very personal approach to the repertoire, Gaëlle Solal performs classical guitar on all major French and international stages.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Magali Mosnier & Claire-Marie Le Guay: "Romanticism and Sensuality"
To close the festival, flutist Magali Mosnier — principal flutist of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France — and pianist Claire-Marie Le Guay will offer at 6:00 PM a program titled "Romanticism and Sensuality" featuring major works from the flute and piano repertoire: Robert Schumann (Three Romances op. 94), César Franck (Sonata in A major), Maurice Ravel (Posthumous Sonata), and Francis Poulenc (Sonata for Flute and Piano).
Deliberately Accessible Ticketing
As every year, the City of Saint-Maurice and the Les Musicales de Saint-Maurice association affirm their conviction that great music is not reserved for Parisian venues: tickets are sold between 12 and 18 € per concert, and a 3-concert pass allows attendance at the entire festival for between 30 and 40 € depending on the rate. Online booking is done via the BilletWeb platform (link on the City of Saint-Maurice website).
Programme Musicales de Saint-Maurice 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- Quatuor Hermès · "Slavic Chant"
- Joseph Haydn
- Sergueï Prokofiev
- Bedřich Smetana
- Duration: approximately 1h10. Location: Église communale Saint-Maurice.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — 8:30 PM
- Gaëlle Solal, guitar · "Chaconnes, Passacailles et Choral"
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- George Frideric Handel
- Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
- Duration: approximately 1h15. Location: Église communale Saint-Maurice.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — 6:00 PM
- Magali Mosnier, flute & Claire-Marie Le Guay, piano · "Romanticism and Sensuality"
- Robert Schumann — Three Romances op. 94
- César Franck — Sonata in A major
- Maurice Ravel — Posthumous Sonata
- Francis Poulenc — Sonata for Flute and Piano
- Duration: approximately 1h15. Location: Église communale Saint-Maurice.
Highlights Musicales de Saint-Maurice 2026
- Dates 2026: Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026
- 15th edition of the municipal classical music festival
- 3 concerts in the Église communale Saint-Maurice
- Quatuor Hermès — "Slavic Chant" (Haydn, Prokofiev, Smetana), Friday 8:30 PM
- Gaëlle Solal (guitar) — "Chaconnes, Passacailles et Choral" (Bach, Handel, von Biber), Saturday 8:30 PM
- Magali Mosnier (flute) & Claire-Marie Le Guay (piano) — "Romanticism and Sensuality" (Schumann, Franck, Ravel, Poulenc), Sunday 6:00 PM
- Accessible prices: 12 to 18 € per concert, 3-concert pass 30 to 40 €
- Online ticketing on BilletWeb
Prices Musicales de Saint-Maurice 2026
Practical information — Musicales de Saint-Maurice
Practical Information
Venue
Saint-Maurice Communal Church, 59 rue du Maréchal Leclerc, 94410 Saint-Maurice.
Access
By Metro: Line 8, Charenton — Écoles or Saint-Maurice station (5 to 10 min walk). By Bus: Lines 24, 107, 111. By Car: A4 exit Saint-Maurice, parking available on rue du Maréchal Leclerc and adjacent streets.
Prices
- Ticket per concert: 12 to 18 €
- 3-concert Pass: 30 € or 40 € depending on the rates
Ticketing
Online booking via BilletWeb (links on the website of the Town of Saint-Maurice: ville-saint-maurice.fr) or on-site before the concert. Saint-Maurice Conservatory: 01 45 18 81 59.
Dates
The festival takes place every year in June, over three evenings (Friday evening, Saturday evening, Sunday late afternoon). Concerts at 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, at 6:00 PM on Sunday.
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Église communale Saint-Maurice
59 rue du Maréchal Leclerc, 94410 Saint-Maurice