Musique dans le Métro

Vivaldi at the Bastille stop!

Life on the Mètro

A violin player hopped on our Metro with his makeshift boom box strapped to cart and the obligatory cup for donations. This sweet girl asked her papa for some change to put in the cup.


I will presenting a phototalk on STREET PHOTOGRAPHY for the Shades Vallely Camera Club this coming Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 PM at the Vestavia Hills Library. The club graciously opens their meetings for visitors. I hope to see many of my Birmingham readers and fellow photographers there!

Le violoniste

 One of my favorite Métro musician groups. This ensemble consists of students and teachers and I've been so fortunate to find them playing in the Bastille Métro stop on two visits. Vivaldi in the Metro, only in Paris!

Musique du Mètro

How sweet the sound after trudging up countless flights of steps to hear this group playing Vivaldi!

She's watching.... and listening

I think walking (trudging?) up through the métro and hearing this talented group of musicians is just another Paris moment that I will never forget. On two visits, I've climbed the stairs at the Bastille stop and heard the most beautiful classical music played by this very talented group. Vivaldi in the métro...c'est Paris!

La harpiste dans le Métro

Winding your way up through the halls of the Métro, it's always a delight to be greeted by beautiful music.  These musicians audition for the permit to play in the Métro, so I try to stop and listen, give an appreciative smile and a euro or so.

La Chanteuse III - The Métro

I regret that I always seem to be in a such hurry when in the Métro. There are usually musicians performing  and I always want to stop and have a listen. Since Métro musicians must audition for the permit to perform there, they are usually very good. I would have bought this singer's CD but alas, had to hurry on my way!

Playing for Euros

I'm usually a bit hesitant to snap photos in the Metro. I caught this one on the fly as you can see. I rather enjoy the musicians that hop on and off . They're usually pretty good and friendly, especially if you give them a coin or two. If I take a photograph I always try and return the favor.

The boys below were part of a larger group and were practicing outside Église Saint- Germain- de-Pres.