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Program :<br> Corelli Concerto for a Christmas Night<br> The Complete Four Seasons of Vivaldi<br> Ave Maria de Caccini<br> Schubert's Ave Maria<br><br> 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 note de Natale (made for Christmas night).<br> The concerto is written for an ensemble consisting of two concertino violins and cello, ripieno strings and continuo.<br><br> Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is a set of four violin concertos, composed in 1723. It is arguably Vivaldi's most famous composition and the most frequently performed piece of music in the world. Each concerto is a violin accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The content of each concerto is varied and evokes each of the seasons to which it relates. For example, winter is punctuated by pizzicato notes on the upper strings, reminiscent of icy rain, while summer evokes a storm in the final movement, foreshadowed by thunder that rumbles repeatedly throughout the movement.<br><br> The Helios Orchestra: Dynamic and eclectic, the Helios Orchestra has made its mark since its creation in 2014.<br><br> Its artistic director, Paul Savalle, promotes the professional integration of young musicians through orchestral practice. Thus, recent graduates mingle with experienced orchestral musicians, conductors, and soloists in optimal working conditions.<br><br> From Baroque to contemporary music, the programs are varied, the repertoire is both symphonic and choral, with the orchestra joining forces with departmental and regional choirs.<br><br> Through collaboration with various conductors, the musicians explore a very rich repertoire, broadening their interpretive range. They all come from major French conservatories, some belonging to a national orchestra.<br><br> From string quartet to symphony orchestra, including brass ensembles, the orchestra continually expands its audience by adapting its instrumentation. The string section performs in the most prestigious churches of Paris, allowing audiences to discover a rich architectural heritage.<br><br> Orchestra: Ensemble Helios<br> Director: Glen Rouxel. Its variable geometry formation allows the Helios orchestra to approach a very wide repertoire with passionate curiosity.