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FESTIVAL D’AIX—EN—PROVENCE
BEST FESTIVAL AWARD 2023 INTERNATIONAL OPERA AWARDS

Opera neither replicates nor diverts us from a world which grows more and more confusing with every day that passes. It links this world with times immemorial and primeval passions, nurturing their brilliant impact with its inimitable riches.

Iphigenia, the granddaughter of Atreus, morphs from victim to murderess, Samson the chosen one is marked out by his strength to the point of bloodshed, Butterfly’s vulnerability drives her to her death: the festival of 2024 is peopled by these powerfully ambivalent destinies. We are faced with a storm of violence, madness and destruction; but these are balanced by fidelity, will power, the fight for justice and freedom. Here we find human fragility fighting against its own barbarity by means of the most sublime and passionate of languages.

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Opera

Opera

Opera

Opera

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

In counterpoint with its programme of operas, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence presents an ambitious collection of concerts to increase that programme’s impact.

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News

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News

Atelier Créatrices d'Opéra

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

In keeping with its commitments related to its double AFNOR certification, obtained in 2021, for ‘Diversity’ and ‘Equality in the Workplace’, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence is actively engaged in the fight against discrimination and sexual and gender-based violence and harassment. To this end, it also focuses, through its Académie, on the training of women opera makers, including composers, authors, conductors and stage directors, among others.
AcadémieAt the Festival
Monday, March 11, 2024

[ PREPARING FOR THE FESTIVAL ] SET CONSTRUCTION

See photos of the set construction for Samson, based on the music of Rameau. The production, which is making its world premiere at the Festival, will be performed at the Théâtre de l’Archevêché from 4 to 18 July 2024. 2024 Festival d'Aix-en-Provence © Vincent Beaume
Pictures
Friday, March 8, 2024
OJM - Arles - 2001

OJM – 40 YEARS OF HISTORY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

This year, the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée celebrates its 40th anniversary and the 10th year of its integration into the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence. Discover this rich history accompanied by photos and archival videos.
Mediterranean
Friday, March 8, 2024
Fresque du climat 2023

A 2024–2027 action plan for the ecological transition of the Festival

Designed through a collaborative approach involving all of the Festival’s teams (via awareness-raising seminars, Climate Fresk workshops, and a one-day workshop of group reflection), the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2024–2027 action plan for green transition is being published to help reduce the Festival’s environmental impact.
At the Festival
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Résidence de musique de chambre 2023

2024 INSTRUMENTAL RESIDENCY: DISCOVER THIS SUMMER’S ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY!

In 2024, the Académie will be hosting a group of solo instrumentalists who wish to expand their experience with a multifaceted repertoire. Twelve musicians have been selected among the 125 applicants from 36 different nationalities. The applications were reviewed by directors of the Académie with the assistance of four members of the Ensemble intercontemporain.
Académie
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Ermonela Jaho, Huw Montague Rendall, Julia Bullock

AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS YOU CAN SEE, AND HEAR, THIS SUMMER AT THE FESTIVAL D’AIX

The awards season is in full swing, and we are delighted to announce that several artists who will be performing this summer in Aix-en-Provence are among the 2024 award winners. We extend our warmest congratulations to them all.
At the Festival
Monday, February 12, 2024
Les Boréades, création scénique mondiale (1982)

A 2024 PROGRAMME IN TUNE WITH ITS HISTORY

The Festival d'Aix-en-Provence presents an unparalleled event every year, but its main themes are rooted in 75 years of prestigious and unique artistic history. The 2024 vintage is built around two main themes: French opera and Baroque music – both of which have been at the heart of the Festival's repertoire since it was founded in 1948 by Gabriel Dussurget.
75th anniversary
Monday, February 12, 2024
Atelier Créatrices d'Opéra

APPLICATION: 2024 WOMEN OPERA MAKERS

Workshop dedicated to women artists working in the fields of performing arts and music.
Académie
Friday, January 26, 2024

[ TEASER ] THE 2024 FESTIVAL D'AIX-EN-PROVENCE SEEN BY THE ARTISTS

2024 Festival d'Aix-en-Provence: the artists are already talking about it!
Video
Thursday, January 25, 2024