Concert-éveil « Les secrets de la Belle Hélène »

This interactive morning concert introduces children aged 4 and up to Offenbach's sparkling operetta *La Belle Hélène*. Through playful explanations and sound games, young listeners discover how music brings characters to life and heightens comic situations.

Led by conductor Christophe Grapperon and directed by Florence Guignolet, the performance features soloists from the CRR de Paris and the Orchestre Colonne. The 45-minute programme follows Helen's boredom in Sparta, Paris's irresistible charm, and Menelaus's attempts to save face, all set to Offenbach's most famous tunes.

Held at Salle Colonne in the 13th arrondissement, this concert-éveil offers a lively first encounter with classical music and operetta, turning ancient myth into a comedy full of surprises.