Concerto pour une Nuit de Noël de Corelli + Les 4 Saisons de Vivaldi + ...

Helios Orchestra

Solo Violin: Glen Rouxel

Corelli's Christmas Night Concerto / Ave Maria by Caccini & Schubert / The 4 Seasons by Vivaldi.

Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8 by Arcangelo Corelli, better known as the Christmas Concerto, was commissioned by Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni and published posthumously in 1714. The concerto bears the inscription Fatto per la notte di Natale (made for Christmas Night).

The concerto is scored for an ensemble comprising two concertino violins and cello, ripieno strings, and continuo.

Dynamic and eclectic, the Hélios orchestra has made a name for itself since its creation in 2014.

Its artistic director, Paul Savalle, promotes the professional integration of young musicians through orchestral practice. Thus, young graduates join orchestra musicians, experienced conductors, and soloists under optimal working conditions.

From baroque music to contemporary music, the programs are varied, the repertoire is both symphonic and choral, with the orchestra partnering with departmental and regional choirs.

Thanks to collaborations with various conductors, the musicians approach a very rich repertoire while broadening their interpretive palette. They all come from top French conservatories, with some belonging to a national orchestra.

From string quartet to symphonic orchestra, including brass ensemble, the orchestra constantly expands its audience by adapting its lineup. The string ensemble performs in the most prestigious churches of Paris, allowing the audience to discover a very rich architectural heritage.

Its variable-geometry configuration enables the Hélios orchestra to explore a very wide repertoire with passionate curiosity.