Favorite Concert – “Le Grand Air” in Chantilly

Chantilly’s “Coup de Cœur” for Summer 2026

Chantilly’s “Coups de Cœur” series embodies a unique fusion of musical excellence and exceptional heritage. Nestled in the heart of the Domaine de Chantilly, owned by the Institut de France, this season offers audiences unparalleled musical moments in venues steeped in history: from the Grandes Écuries to the Château’s Painting Gallery. Since its inception in 2021 under the leadership of Prince Amyn Aga Khan and pianist Iddo Bar-Shaï, this season has established itself as a must-attend event for music lovers. From its very first edition, marked by an exceptional celebration of Martha Argerich’s 80th birthday, Les Coups de Cœur à Chantilly has affirmed its mission: to offer intimate and unforgettable musical experiences accessible to all.

An Open-Air Concert at the Hippodrome

On August 30, the Hippodrome will open its lawns to the cream of the crop of French opera. Benjamin Bernheim, one of the most sought-after tenors on major international stages, from the Met to Covent Garden, from La Scala to the Paris Opera – will join soprano Sandra Hamaoui and the Appassionato Orchestra for a program entirely dedicated to the musical heritage of France: Carmen, Romeo and Juliet, Werther, Manon, and Thaïs. Then Poulenc, Satie, Trenet, and Brel, because the French chanson is part of the same cultural heritage as grand opera.
A festive afternoon, right in the heart of summer.

Here are the performances scheduled for this tribute to French song:

Léo Delibes (1836–1891):
Les filles de Cadix

Charles Gounod (1818–1893):
Romeo and Juliet
Ouverture
“Ah! Lève toi, soleil”
“Je veux vivre”
Interlude from Act IV
“Nuit d’hyménée”

Jules Massenet (1842–1912):
Overture & “Pourquoi me réveiller” from Werther
“Je marche sur tous les chemins” from Manon
Méditation from Thaïs
Scène de Saint-Sulpice from Manon
French melodies and songs

Francis Poulenc (1899–1963) – Les Chemins de l’amour

Jacques Prévert (1900–1977) / Joseph Kosma (1905–1969) – Les Feuilles mortes

Charles Trenet (1913–2001) – Douce France

Jacques Brel (1929–1978) – Quand on n’a que l’amour