L'As des As : Beethoven et Brahms au programme de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Marseille

The Marseille Philharmonic Orchestra presents “L’As des As,” an exceptional concert conducted by Michele Spotti. On the program: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 and Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, two landmarks of the symphonic repertoire. The evening takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. at the Théâtre de l’Odéon, in central Marseille. L’As des As at Marseille’s Odéon: when Beethoven meets Brahms The Théâtre de l’Odéon hosts a major musical event with this symphonic concert, which sets two first symphonies that have become pillars of the classical repertoire side by side. Marseille, capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, offers a rare moment of musical eloquence with this program, presented at the Théâtre de l’Odéon in Marseille, one of the city’s liveliest venues. Under Michele Spotti’s baton, the orchestra takes on two works that, each in its own way, marked the history of symphonic music. Two symphonies, two composers’ destinies The evening’s program contrasts two fascinating creative paths. Beethoven was barely 30 when he composed his Symphony No. 1 in 1800, at the dawn of a new century: a work already marked by its momentum and power, leaving his contemporaries speechless. By contrast, Brahms completed his own Symphony No. 1 after more than twenty years of work and doubt, when he was over forty, producing a long-matured masterpiece. Find this type of classical music concert in Marseille and immerse yourself in the great works of the symphonic repertoire throughout the season. Prices for L’As des As at the Odéon The concert “L’As des As” takes place at the Théâtre de l’Odéon, in central Marseille. The ticket is priced at €15, plus €1 in online fees when booking on the Internet. If you would like to discover other operatic evenings, Un air de famille in Marseille is another event not to be missed. How do you get to the Théâtre de l’Odéon in Marseille? The Théâtre de l’Odéon is served by RTM public transport from across the Marseille metropolitan area. By metro, go to Réformés-Canebière station (line 1) or Noailles station (line 2). The tram also serves the area, with Noailles stop (line 1, a 3-minute walk away) or Réformés stop (line 2). Several bus lines also stop there: 52, 70, 74, 97, L051, L064, at Noailles stop. For information, contact RTM at 04 91 91 92 10 or visit www.rtm.fr. By car, the Odéon is accessible via La Canebière, Marseille’s central thoroughfare. Please note that part of the lower zone is equipped with pedestrian anti-intrusion bollards. Gambetta car park (38 Allée Léon Gambetta) is recommended: it has 600 underground spaces (maximum height 1.90 m), is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers electric charging points as well as 12 spaces for people with reduced mobility. Paid parking spaces are also available on La Canebière. Our advice: use RTM public transport to reach the Théâtre de l’Odéon, particularly tram line 1 to Noailles stop, only a 3-minute walk from the theater. A simple, fast option without parking constraints, allowing you to enjoy the evening to the fullest.