The Famous Choral Band at Festival de Bouche à Oreille is shaped by A musically diverse band Pre-concert gathering Founded in Parthenay over 25 years ago by a small group of enthusiasts, they have forged their own path, guided by various talented choir directors. The sacred or historic setting at Place de la Nation, Parthenay gives the program architectural weight as well as musical focus. For Parthenay, it links repertoire, performers and place in a way that belongs naturally to Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s abbey and church concert tradition.
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Bach Cantatas in Saintes: Ensemble Correspondances
At Abbaye-aux-Dames la cité musicale, Saintes, Bach Cantatas in Saintes: Ensemble Correspondances focuses on Ensemble Correspondances, conducted by Sébastien Daucé, in a Bach program built around the Weimar cantatas. The named works and performers give the program its focus, while the site adds acoustic and historical resonance. It gives Saintes’s cultural calendar a precise classical and sacred-music reference.
il Convito: Bach Cantatas for Alto and Organ
Il Convito: Bach Cantatas for Alto and Organ is shaped by a program conducted by Maude Gratton Cantatas for Alto and Organ J.S. Bach. The sacred or historic setting at Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Saintes gives the program architectural weight as well as musical focus. For Saintes, it links repertoire, performers and place in a way that belongs naturally to Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s abbey and church concert tradition.
Au Fil des Ostensions: Sacred Textiles in Saint-Yrieix
Au Fil des Ostensions: Sacred Textiles in Saint-Yrieix is shaped by Eighteen speakers from France and Belgium (curators, art historians, restorers and other professionals) will talk about the Limousin Ostension tradition, with a particular focus on sacred fabrics. The sacred or historic setting at Salle Attane, Rue des Plaisances, 87500 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche gives the program architectural weight as well as musical focus. For Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, it links repertoire, performers and place in a way that belongs naturally to Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s abbey and church concert tradition.
Cello Duo Concert in Armes: Charity Event
The Fédémuse association for a Cello Duo concert featuring Yvan Chiffoleau and Daniel Breton at Eglise Saint-Maurice in Armes. The programme supports the restoration of the church’s stained glass windows. Visitors will attend an expressive program with compositions by J. Barrière, Mozart, Glière, and Offenbach, ensuring an evening filled with selected classical music. The programme combines musical attendment with heritage preservation
Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault: Music and Wine
The Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault is a blend of music and wine running from 4 to 12 July 2026. The programme includes concerts set in various venues, paired with guided tastings from local winemakers. At the Domaine Jacques Prieur, pianists Julien Blanc and Yves Henry will perform four-handed works by composers like Schubert and Brahms beneath ancient trees, complemented by tastings from Domaine Guy Bocard. At the Wambergue residence, the Cordes à lame duo will present a mix of piano and accordion, honoring Claude Nougaro and Brazilian rhythms, while guests sample wines from the Pierre Morey estate. The Manoir des Parcellaires de Saulx will host the Mélofil Duo, presenting a moving collaboration of trumpet and harp, offering a lyrical route through romantic melodies. Finally, the Trio Arapop will presents audiences to a dynamic fusion of Arabic and pop music at Mr and Mrs Dunand’s home, paired with selections from Maison Marthe Henry. This festival honors the production of music and highlights the rich wine culture of Meursault.
Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault: A Choral Concert
The Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault features a concert by the Chamber Choir Les Divertissements, performing “Ex bello pax” on July 5, 2026. This performance explores a musical arc from war to liberation and peace, highlighting works by composers such as Poulenc, Handel, Fauré, Rheinberger, Rossini, and Schubert. Conducted by Olivier Plaisant, who has led the choir for over twenty years, Les Divertissements consists of around twenty experienced singers dedicated to chamber choral music. The choir regularly performs in Paris and has been in residence at the Eglise des Billettes since September 2024. Joining them is Caroline Montier, an artist known for her versatility across opera, jazz, and French chanson, accompanied on piano by Florence Chalamet, noted for her collaborative projects including a recent recording of Mozart’s Requiem. This festival ly blends tradition with the rural backdrop of Meursault, the Festival de Bach à Bacchus offers an afternoon filled with musical harmony and community spirit.
Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault: Wine
Part of the Festival de Bach à Bacchus, this programme pairs a cellar visit at Château de Meursault with a wine tasting. It precedes an evening concert by Mariana Flores and the soloists of Cappella Mediterranea. Participation is limited and advance booking is required.