The Orchestre Région Centre-Val de Loire/Tours brings symphonic music to Ferrières-en-Gâtinais for the close of its heritage programme. Associated with the Opéra de Tours–Grand Théâtre, the ensemble represents the region’s orchestral life. Its performance brings the sound of a full orchestra into dialogue with the historic religious setting of the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul abbey church.
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L’Été Indien: Music, Makers and Heritage in Langeais
Regional performers and local makers share the gathering created by La Locale for L’Été Indien in Langeais. Tents and a festival village bring concerts and shows together with products and crafts from the area. Games and activities for different ages extend the programme, while the Saint-Laurent heritage setting forms part of a festival intended to connect the town’s inhabitants.
George Sand in Music: Natalia Morozova at Bouesse
Romantic music meets George Sand’s words in a concert bringing pianist Natalia Morozova together with actor Mickael Winum. The pairing sets spoken writing alongside piano performance, following themes of passion, freedom and poetry. Presented in Bouesse as a tribute to the Berry novelist, the intimate format gives each artist a distinct voice in the encounter between literature and music.
Sainte-Cécile with Beaulieu-sur-Loire’s Fanfare
Sainte-Cécile, patron saint of musicians, provides the occasion for Beaulieu-sur-Loire’s Harmonie-Fanfare to gather in concert. The local ensemble plays a varied instrumental repertoire, placing its musicians at the centre of a community celebration. Free admission opens the performance to residents and other listeners, sustaining the town’s musical tradition through a shared patronal observance.
Le p’tit Balalakalif: Traditional Dance in Toucy
Traditional dance starts with an introduction for young and old at Le p’tit Balalakalif in Toucy. A Ti A Taille, Vaux des Vignes, Les Enchanteuses and the Clément & Adrien Duo then provide the music for the bal. Families can join the dancing or listen, and a shared snack invites anyone who wishes to contribute a cake or a drink to the gathering.
La nuit Kréyol-Klash97 in Concert
Eight musicians from Klash97 bring Caribbean zouk to Champignelles for La nuit Kréyol. Sébastien Massaro introduces zouk and merengue through a taster session open to people who have never danced before. Mélou’s homemade Creole dinner adds another strand to the gathering, with a starter, main course and dessert available through the dinner-and-concert package.
Noël a cap(p)ella with Les Métaboles
Les Métaboles bring an a cappella selection of Christmas carols to Arc-et-Senans. Léo Warynski draws on lesser-known collections from Latin America and Africa, placing them alongside European and Caribbean songs. Antillean carols he sang as a child give the programme a personal thread, joining newly encountered scores with music that left a lasting impression on him.
Sweet Mama: Jazz, Swing and Washboard
Sweet Mama brings blues, swing, boogie-woogie and calypso to Sens with a line-up led by Catherine “Cajoune” Girard. Her washboard and voice join guitar, violin and double bass, with kazoo and slide whistle adding further colours. The quartet shapes its own arrangements around influences including Charlie Christian, Stuff Smith and Fats Waller, drawing on jazz and blues repertoire.
Keren Ann + Mathis Akengin in Concert
Keren Ann brings Paris Amour to Arc-et-Senans, pairing intimate songwriting with carefully shaped sound. Her tenth studio album continues a musical approach built around warmth and precise composition. Opening artist Mathis Akengin introduces Passage des Fleurs, his debut album, whose contrasts between fragility and force follow appearances at the iNOUïS section of Printemps de Bourges.
Fest-Noz Tregorn: Kanfarted Rostren and C’hwibanez
Kanfarted Rostren and C’hwibanez are among the performers at Fest-Noz Tregorn in Glomel. Avel Nevez and the Tregornan festival committee organize the gathering, with a dedicated floor for Breton dancing. Crêpes are also served at tables for visitors coming to eat, and three tents supplement the main hall.