Under Jean-Yves Clément’s artistic direction, Lisztomanias explores Franz Liszt as a Romantic musician, performer and cultural phenomenon. Recitals, lectures, literary concerts, café-concerts and discovery performances for young virtuosos reveal his work from several angles. Masterclasses in interpretation and improvisation add a transmission strand, connecting established artists with developing musicians. The festival’s dialogue with George Sand is especially resonant in Châteauroux: Liszt was her friend and visited Nohant twice with Marie d’Agoult before carrying his piano career across Europe. Bringing their histories together allows music and literature to illuminate a shared artistic world while rooting an international composer in the cultural landscape of Berry for audiences across Châteauroux’s varied city-centre venues.
Lisztomanias: Franz and George
Lisztomanias joins recitals, talks and masterclasses around Franz Liszt and his creative friendship with George Sand at Nohant.
About this event
Event Details
When:
16 to 21 October 2026 Europe/Paris
Where:
Pôle culturel Équinoxe (Grande Salle, Café Équinoxe et Médiathèque), 41 avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, 36000 Châteauroux; Chapelle des Rédemptoristes / Auditorium Franz Liszt, 14 rue Paul-Louis Courier, 36000 Châteauroux; Le Saint-Hubert, 25 rue de la Poste, 36000 Châteauroux
Category:
Literature & Ideas, Music & Dance
Topic:
events
Region:
Centre Val de Loire, France
Price: 5€
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