Waiting for the Vivaldi concert to begin at La Sainte-Chapelle. Joe got us front row seats.Not only is Paris noted for its art, history, fashion, architecture and food. There is music EVERYWHERE in this city. Posters advertising all manner of concerts are plastered on walls of the streets and the metro. Buskers play in the streets and the metro. Whatever genre of music you love, it is here in Paris.
On Wednesday night, Joe took me to a jazz club in 'Le Marais', a funky district of Paris. The venue was about 10 square metres with low ceilings and brick walls. Over 100 people were squished into this tiny room. Thank God the indoor smoking ban was implemented 2 years ago! The musicians were fabulous. We could only stay for 2 sets though, and had to leave at 12:30am or else the metro would have been shut down and we would have had a lonnnnnng walk home. It was a highly entertaining evening.
The next night was my choice. I chose a classical concert at La Sainte-Chapelle. I chose it for two reasons. One: I love Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'. Two: I love Sainte-Chapelle. And any music played in the sanctuary of that cathedral is alright by me.
Sainte-Chapelle is a triumph of Gothic church architecture and its stained glass windows are second to none. To think it was built in 1248 for King Louis IX (the only French king who is now a saint) in only 5 years is incredible. To put it in perspective, Notre Dame took 200 years to build.
What a setting for the musicians to play their violins, harpsichord, cello and bass! Again, another highly enjoyable evening.
Paris.....I love you.
I was trying tho think of something profound to say, but can only think of one thing..Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this music too. I am sure you will be putting an evening such as this in your memory bank. Enjoy!!!! Greetings from home!!! Love from Irene W.
ReplyDeleteWow Nancy, this sounds absolutely amazing. I am finding myself daydreaming about going to Paris more often - you're selling it VERY well!
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