3rd Annual Spring Concert

The French Choir of Washington presents its annual Spring "enchanting" concert: Un Printemps Enchanté.

Expect a unique joyful musical evening under the direction of its artistic director Simon Charette.

Program will feature the French Choir of Washington's adult and youth choirs, choristers from the Choir of the Embassy of France, as well as professional opera singers Melanie Ashkar (mezzo soprano), Danny Leclerc (tenor), Raymond Ghattas (baritone), pianist Tatiana Loisha, and a string quintet of musicians.

Piano accompaniment of the French Choir of Washington by Germain Legraverand (piano).

When attending our annual Spring Concert, you will be enjoying a unique "enchanting" musical experience.

All funds collected will be used to help finance this concert's organization and support the French Choir of Washington’s mission.

Book your seat in advance & get your ticket now!

Get an early (Spring) bird discount when ordering your ticket prior to April 1st, 2025.

Number of General Admission (rear rows seat) for kids aged 10 and below and General Admission (rear rows seat) for adults tickets is limited (early Spring bird discount not applicable to General Admission tickets).

Friend of the French Choir of Washington seats are located in the middle rows section and corresponding tickets help support the quality of our artistic program and our efforts to promote local professional singers and musicians.

Fan Club of the French Choir of Washington (front rows seat) ticket includes a seat in the front section and a small gift to bring back home on the day of the concert (while supply lasts). Every Fan Club ticket support the organization of this concert and future ones.

Seats are individual confortable plastic chairs in every section (front, middle, or rear). All patrons attending must have a ticket, whether adults or children as seating is limited. Tickets are not refundable.

Simon Charette has been the artistic director of the French Choir of Washington since its creation in October 2022. He conducts both the adult and youth ensemble, with weekly rehearsals in French and two annual concerts (Winter Holiday and Spring). Simon Charette is also a sought-after conductor, collaborative pianist, and vocal coach based in Bethesda (Maryland). Passionate about opera from an early age, Simon is the founder and artistic director of .

Donations are welcome (payment online HERE or on the day of the concert ).

are available for local businesses. Help us in making our annual Spring "Enchanting" Concert even better! To know more contact us. Thank you!

Your support and donations are welcome to help the French Choir of Washington fulfill its mission. The French Choir of Washington is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to operate a choir with weekly rehearsals in French, regular concerts, and a musical repertoire designed for Francophile choristers living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The French Choir of Washington promotes songs in the French language and music composers from France as well as local professional artists (opera singers or musicians) through concerts in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Many thanks

We would like to thank the local organizations that are helping us in making this musical evening a great success :

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, United States