When will the chanson reading take place?

The event will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does Barbara – from Paris to Göttingen take place?

The event location is the fest hall of the Erlöserschwestern at Bibrastraße 6, 97070 Würzburg.

How much is the admission fee?

The advance sale and box office price is 25 euros.

Who will perform at the event?

Catherine Le Ray will present the chanson reading. She will be accompanied by Frédéric Langlais on accordion, saxophone, and bandoneon.

What music will be presented?

The program features Barbara's own chansons as well as songs from the repertoire of Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Georges Moustaki.

Where can tickets be obtained?

Tickets are available in advance at the Tourist Information and via Reservix.

Barbara lives on: A moving chanson journey through Paris and Göttingen

Name: Catherine Le Ray: Barbara – from Paris to Göttingen
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Location: Festsaal der Erlöserschwestern

Barbara: A musical journey from Paris to Göttingen

On October 30, 2026, Catherine Le Ray invites you to an intensive chanson reading about the life and repertoire of the French singer Barbara in the fest hall of the Erlöserschwestern in Würzburg. She will be accompanied by Frédéric Langlais, the world champion accordionist, who masterfully combines accordion, saxophone, and bandoneon.

Chansons between Paris, Brussels, and Göttingen

The event combines reading, music, and biographical storytelling to create an atmospheric event experience. The focus is on Barbara's extraordinary autobiography: a moving life story shaped by escape, memory, artistic self-assertion, and her special connection to Germany.

The audience experiences a musical journey from Paris through Brussels to Göttingen. In addition to Barbara's own chansons, songs from the repertoire of Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Georges Moustaki will be performed. Some pieces are interpreted by Catherine Le Ray in German translations by Walter Brandin.

Catherine Le Ray and Frédéric Langlais

Catherine Le Ray grew up in an artistic family at the foot of the Moulin Rouge and spent her youth in the Parisian district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. She has performed several times at the Parisian L’Ecluse, where Barbara's career began, as well as in a theater in Göttingen shaped by one of Barbara's life stations.

Frédéric Langlais became the youngest world accordion champion in 1994 at the age of 16. He has received several awards for his musical work, including the Prix Sacem and the Prix Francis Baxter. His accompaniment gives the evening an independent sound mix of chanson, jazz, and French song tradition.

An evening full of memories and musical closeness

The audience's mood thrives on soft nuances, melancholic melodies, and intense moments. Barbara's song Göttingen symbolically stands for reconciliation and the special connection between France and Germany. For this song, Barbara received the Federal Cross of Merit in 1988.

The Würzburg event is aimed at chanson fans, literature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience a carefully curated concert with biographical depth. The organization combines musical interpretation and reading into a concentrated cultural evening in the historic setting of the fest hall.

Conclusion: Experience chanson, history, and great feelings live

Catherine Le Ray and Frédéric Langlais make Barbara's life and music immediately tangible. Visitors can expect a touching evening with French chanson, virtuoso instrumental accompaniment, and a story that connects Paris and Göttingen. Those looking to rediscover Barbara or experience her songs in a special atmosphere will find an extraordinary event experience here.