Saint François d’Assise – Maxime Pascal

The final notes of SAINT FRANÇOIS D’ASSISE.

With extraordinary precision, intensity and sensitivity, Maxime Pascal brought Olivier Messiaen’s monumental score to life throughout this Festival summer – leading the Vienna Philharmonic through one of the most demanding and fascinating works of the operatic repertoire.

A final moment from an unforgettable musical journey.

Saint François d’Assise | Salzburg Festival 2026 – Maxime Pascal

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