Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati

What Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati does

Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati (PIAS) is a Paris-based performing arts production company founded in 1948 by impresario Albert Sarfati. Operating as a privately held French SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) under family ownership — currently led by Cathy and Vony Sarfati, daughters of the founder, with their mother Lily Sarfati as Présidente d'Honneur — the firm runs three integrated business lines: Show Productions at prestigious Parisian venues, International Touring for orchestras, ballets, ensembles and choirs, and Artist Management for soloists and ensembles across classical music disciplines. Its principal venue partnerships are with the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (where it co-directs the TranscenDanses dance series launched September 2014 with over 40 performances to date) and the Philharmonie de Paris.

The company's underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: a bilingual (French/English) WordPress-based website for content and audience engagement, supported by a Tumblr blog for news, and third-party Secutix-powered ticketing integrated at partner venues. No proprietary software, mobile app, or AI capabilities are evident. Distribution runs through co-production arrangements with the two flagship Parisian venues, direct sales outreach to corporate clients for bespoke private events, and direct booking relationships for touring engagements.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) producer-share ticket sales from co-produced performances (ticket prices €5-€110), (2) bespoke private corporate event fees at premium Parisian venues, (3) touring and booking agency fees for ensembles across France, Europe, and historically Japan and Russia, and (4) artist management commissions on a roster spanning piano, violin, cello, viola, clarinet, saxophone, mandolin, conducting, voice, and chamber music. The corporate client roster includes Air France, LVMH, Rolex, Credit Suisse, HP, Safran, and others, suggesting an enterprise go-to-market motion alongside consumer-facing ticket sales. No financial figures (revenue, headcount, funding) are publicly disclosed.

Name

Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati

Legal name

Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati

Website

https://productions-sarfati.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati is a Paris-based, family-owned performing arts company that produces classical music and dance shows, manages artist careers, coordinates international tours, and organizes corporate private events at venues including Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and Philharmonie de Paris.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Production

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Classical music production
• Performing arts management
• Dance series programming
• International tour booking
• Live event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Performance Production & Ticket Sales: As a show producer, the company generates revenue through ticket sales for produced performances at partner venues. Ticket prices range from €5 to €110 depending on the production and date. Revenue is shared with co-production partners such as Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
2. Private Corporate Events: Bespoke private event coordination for enterprises, offering premium corporate entertainment packages including guaranteed 'Carré Or' seating, champagne, cocktail receptions, personalized programs, and souvenir photos at the Philharmonie de Paris or Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Services are priced per event and tailored to client needs and budget.
3. Touring & Booking Agency: The company acts as a tour organizer and booking agent for orchestras, ballets, ensembles, and choirs in France and internationally. Revenue is derived from tour coordination fees and bookings of ensembles to presenting venues.
4. Artist Management: Artist management department (added in 1994) manages and promotes the careers of classical music and dance artists, taking a commission or management fee for career coordination, bookings, and strategic development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati is a French performing arts production company that produces classical music concerts and dance performances at major Paris venues, manages performing artists, organizes international tours, co-directs the TranscenDanses dance series, and provides private entertainment for corporate events. Founded in 1948, the company operates at venues including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Philharmonie de Paris, offering full-service live performance production.

Product overview

Productions Internationales Albert Sarfati is a performing arts production company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on classical music and dance. The company operates three core divisions: Show Productions (producing prestigious performances at major Parisian venues), Tours (organizing international touring for ensembles since 1948), and Artist Management (representing and managing artist careers since 1994). Additional offerings include Private Events (corporate event coordination) and the TranscenDanses dance series (co-directed with Théâtre des Champs-Élysées since 2014). The company serves as a bridge between artists and audiences, emphasizing artistic excellence and cultural exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TranscenDanses: Dance series at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, launched in 2014, offering high-quality dance performances in all its diversity with over forty performances since its conception

Products and services

• Classical Music Concert Production
• TranscenDanses Dance Series
• Artist Management Representation and management of performing artists (musicians and dancers), including career development, booking, and coordination of performance opportunities.
• International Tour Organization Planning, logistics, and coordination of international concert and dance tours for the company's artists and productions across global venues.
• Private Corporate Events Customized live performance entertainment for corporate and private clients, leveraging managed artists and production capabilities for bespoke events.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Théâtre des Champs-ÉlyséescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2014Primary co-production partner and co-director of the TranscenDanses dance series at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. The series, initiated in September 2014, has presented over 40 performances of prestigious dance productions including Dutch National Ballet, Ballet BC, Ballet Preljocaj, English National Ballet, Boston Ballet, Akram Khan, Norwegian National Ballet, and others. The company produces and curates the series programming in partnership with the venue.
• Philharmonie de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey venue partner for private corporate events and select performances. The Philharmonie de Paris serves as the preferred venue for the company's 'Prestige' private event offerings, providing premium infrastructure for corporate clients seeking high-end classical music and dance entertainment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Harrison Parrott: One of the largest international classical music artist management agencies, with integrated touring, artist representation, and concert promotion divisions. Closely comparable to PIAS's three-department structure serving classical artists and orchestras worldwide.
• Askonas Holt: London-based artist management and producing agency representing classical musicians, conductors, and ensembles globally. Directly comparable to PIAS's combined Artist Management, Tours, and Productions offering across classical music disciplines.
• IMG Artists: Global classical music and dance artist management division of Endeavor, representing conductors, instrumentalists, singers, and dance companies with integrated touring and concert promotion. Directly comparable in scope across classical music and dance production.
• Opus 3 Artists: Artist management agency representing classical instrumentalists, vocalists, conductors, and ensembles with active touring, booking, and concert production services. Comparable integrated classical music management and production offering.
• Columbia Artists Management International (CAMI): Long-established classical music artist management and concert production firm representing conductors, soloists, and ensembles. Closely comparable to PIAS's classical artist roster and international touring operations.

Broad incumbents

• Sadler's Wells: London's leading dance venue and producer, presenting international contemporary and classical dance companies year-round. Parallel to PIAS's TranscenDanses role at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées but at much greater scale and as venue operator plus programmer.
• Opéra National de Paris: Major French lyric and ballet institution operating two venues (Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille) with in-house orchestra, ballet company, and production resources. Much larger scale than PIAS but operates in the same French classical performing arts market.
• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden: Premier European venue for classical music, opera, and ballet, producing and co-producing international productions. Comparable venue-anchored programming model to PIAS's Théâtre des Champs-Élysées relationship but as venue operator at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Pathé Live: Live cinema and event distribution arm broadcasting opera, ballet, and classical concerts to cinemas globally. Adjacent infrastructure provider to PIAS rather than direct competitor, but increasingly relevant as classical producers seek secondary distribution revenue.

Regional players

• Konzertdirektion Hans Ulrich Schmid: German classical music concert agency managing artists, orchestras, and ensembles primarily across Germany and Europe. Comparable integrated artist management and touring model but focused on DACH-region presenting circuits rather than Paris.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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