Centre de musique de chambre de Paris

What Centre de musique de chambre de Paris does

The Centre de musique de chambre de Paris is a French non-profit chamber music organization founded in 2015 by cellist Jérôme Pernoo and headquartered at the Salle Cortot in Paris. Its core activity is the curation and presentation of a chamber music season of approximately 70 concerts per year, supplemented by signature formats such as "Bach and Breakfast" and the "Brunch des Mélomanes," an artist-in-residence program, and educational initiatives. The organization draws on talent pipelines linked to elite French and international music institutions including the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris (CNSMDP), the Académie Barenboim-Said, and the Kronberg Academy.

Its business model is a hybrid cultural non-profit structure: ticket sales at a stated range of €10–€60 per seat generate direct earned income, while a subscription-style patronage vehicle (Club des Mélomanes, launched 2023), recurring crowdfunding contributions (approximately 17% of revenue), and individual donations supply the majority of funding. Public subsidies are disclosed as roughly 10% of revenue, indicating that the entity is predominantly reliant on private giving and earned ticket income rather than state support. The organization operates with a small core team of approximately five employees, supplemented by contracted artistic talent and partner venues, and as of January 2025 has begun expanding beyond Salle Cortot through a partnership with the Espace des Sept Arpents.

Name

Centre de musique de chambre de Paris

Legal name

Centre de musique de chambre de Paris

Website

https://centredemusiquedechambre.paris

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centre de musique de chambre de Paris is a French non-profit chamber music organization, founded in 2015 by cellist Jérôme Pernoo, presenting approximately 70 concerts per season at Salle Cortot in Paris, funded primarily through ticket sales, donations, and crowdfunding.

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Product category

Performing Arts - Chamber Music Concerts

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Classical chamber music
• Concert production
• Live music performances
• Chamber music concerts
• Concert series programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Revenue from sales of tickets to Bach and Breakfast, Brunch des Mélomanes, and concert-spectacle events. Online sales via Billetweb and the Centre's own box office.
2. Donations and patronage: Individual donations supported by a 66% French income-tax deduction. Donors contribute via the Centre's dedicated fundraising page (HelloAsso). The Centre describes itself as being of 'general interest' (d'intérêt général). Crowdfunding represented 17% of its budget.

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Core offering

The Centre de musique de chambre de Paris is a performing arts organization that produces and presents approximately 70 classical chamber music concerts per season in innovative, participatory formats. Its signature offerings include the Bach and Breakfast morning series at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, the monthly Brunch des Mélomanes concerts aboard the péniche Le Son de la Terre, and immersive concert-spectacles such as Eusébius et Florestan. The Centre also operates the Club des Mélomanes free membership community and supports young professional musicians drawn from elite conservatories.

Product overview

The Centre de musique de chambre de Paris is a classical chamber music organization founded by Jérôme Pernoo in 2015, operating primarily as a presenter and producer of chamber music concerts. The organization offers a portfolio of distinct concert formats: the participatory Bach and Breakfast morning concerts at Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel; the Brunch des Mélomanes monthly events aboard the péniche Le Son de la Terre; immersive concert-spectacles like Eurébius et Florestan; the Club des Mélomanes membership program; and virtual exhibitions. The Centre is in residence at Salle Cortot and collaborates with young professional musicians from leading conservatories. The organization operates as a non-profit receiving 10% public funding, with 17% from crowdfunding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club des Mélomanes: A membership club founded by the Centre de musique de chambre de Paris for classical music enthusiasts. Members receive invitations and discounts to concerts, access to podcasts, and opportunities to meet musicians. Access is free.
• Bach and Breakfast
• Brunch des Mélomanes
• Eusébius et Florestan

Products and services

• Bach and Breakfast Participatory Sunday morning concert at Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel at which audiences enjoy breakfast (coffee, croissants, tea, fruit juice), attend a Bach cantate performance, and sing the final chorale alongside the orchestra. Pricing from €10 (children) to €60 (Carré d'or) with student discounts.
• Brunch des Mélomanes Monthly Sunday morning concert on the péniche Le Son de la Terre featuring interviews with musicians, musical presentations by Jérôme Pernoo, chamber music performances by young talents, and an optional brunch with the artists. Concert-only ticket €25–€40; full brunch package €60 (€35 for children under 12).
• Eusébius et Florestan Immersive concert-spectacle exploring Robert Schumann's dual personalities Eusébius and Florestan through theatrical staging, choreography, and chamber music performance with musicians playing by heart. Performed at the partner venue Espace des Sept Arpents in Pantin.
• Club des Mélomanes Free membership community for classical music enthusiasts, offering concert invitations and discounts, themed evenings and workshops, and a podcast featuring interviews with musicians presented by Arièle Butaux. Registration via the Podia platform.
• Expositions virtuelles (Virtual Exhibitions) Online virtual exhibitions and digital conferences curated by dramaturg Marianne Béchache, offering educational preparatory content about composers and concert context to deepen audience understanding before attending performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% of donations are deductible from French income tax (donors pay only 34% of the donation's real cost).

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Espace des Sept ArpentsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025A new partnership for hosting the concert-spectacle 'Eusébius et Florestan ou l'atelier imaginaire de Schumann' from 29 January to 8 February 2025 at 42 rue des Sept Arpents, Pantin. This partnership expands the Centre's presence beyond Paris to the Pantin area.
• Théâtre de la Tour EiffelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel is the primary venue for the Centre's 'Bach and Breakfast' series. The partnership enables the Centre to host its participatory Sunday morning concerts (with breakfast, choir rehearsal, and Bach cantata performance) in a recently renovated Parisian venue.
• Le Son de la TerrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe péniche 'Le Son de la Terre' serves as the venue for the 'Brunch des Mélomanes' series, moored at Port Montebello at the foot of Notre-Dame de Paris. The partnership allows the Centre to offer a unique concert experience combining classical music, brunch, and a Seine river setting.
• Salle CortotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centre is in residence at Salle Cortot (Paris 17th arrondissement), a 1930s architectural landmark built by Auguste Perret with exceptional acoustics. This residence provides the Centre's primary performance space.
• Club des MélomanescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Jérôme Pernoo in 2023, the Club des Mélomanes is a free membership community that gathers classical music enthusiasts. The Club organizes the 'Brunch des Mélomanes' events on the péniche Le Son de la Terre, provides invitations and discounts to concerts, and produces a podcast with musician interviews. Access is free via registration on the Podia platform.

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Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

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Key risks5 records

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Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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