Concert-méditation

A lover of classical music, Matthieu Ricard had long dreamt of performing a concert for the benefit of humanitarian works. Having abandoned his passion for Himalayan summits, he had shelved his project. And then he met Maria João Pires. An exceptional pianist, Maria João Pires has long practiced meditation and considers classical music as a tool for mutual aid and therapy, sharing in this the altruistic vision of the philosopher monk. These two were meant to meet.

Following acclaimed encounters at the Palais des Beaux-Arts Bruxelles (Belgium) with the Dalai Lama in attendance, at the Théâtre antique d’Arles and in Salle de l’Institut in Orléans (France), Concert-Meditation was recorded live at the Maison symphonique de Montréal (Canada) as part of a memorable concert event weaving together carefully selected Preludes and Fugues from J.S. Bach’s Well-tempered Clavier, and from Schubert’s Impromptus with meditative reflections by Matthieu Ricard. A unique musical experience, which gradually turns into mindful listening and meditation, while nurturing reflection on altruism, and caring.