Paris à Midi: The Passion of Édith Piaf

On Tuesday 13 October at 12:30pm, the magnificent setting of Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta will be transport listeners to a Paris! Barocco Foundation, in collaboration with Din l-Art Ħelwa, presents an enchanting lunchtime concert celebrating one of France’s most unforgettable voices, Édith Piaf.

For this intriguing musical encounter, acclaimed mezzo-soprano Clare Ghigo joins forces with accomplished accordionist Yuri Charyguine, bringing Piaf’s world vividly to life. The distinctive colours of the accordion, paired with Ghigo’s rich and expressive mezzo-soprano, promise an intimate and captivating performance in the atmospheric surroundings of Our Lady of Victory Church.

The programme takes audiences on a journey through some of Piaf’s most beloved songs. From the exuberant rhythm of La Foule and the wistful beauty of Sous le Ciel de Paris, to the dramatic Padam Padam and the haunting Exodus, each song opens a window onto a different facet of Piaf’s extraordinary musical world.

The programme also embraces the tenderness and tragedy of Les Amants d’un jour, Le Goualante du Pauvre Jean and Les Trois Cloches, before moving into some of the songs that have become inseparable from Piaf’s legend: Milord, L’Hymne à l’Amour, Mon Manège à Moi and, of course, the eternally enchanting La Vie en Rose.

This is more than a concert; it is an invitation to pause in the middle of the day and surrender to the atmosphere of Paris — its romance, its drama, its laughter and its tears. In the hands of Clare Ghigo and Yuri Charyguine, Piaf’s songs promise to resonate anew, filling the historic church with music that is at once intimate, passionate and timeless.

Paris à Midi: The Passion of Édith Piaf: will be held at Our Lady of Victory church, Valletta on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 12:30pm. Entrance to the concert is at a suggested donation of €13.  One can obtain the tickets prior to the concert from the venue itself or by email: baroccobookings@gmail.com/baroccomalta@gmail.com or phone 79680952.