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FESTIVAL D’AIX—EN—PROVENCE
2 — 21 JULY 2026
2 — 21 JULY 2026
DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN
Strauss and Hofmannsthal’s operatic blockbuster is served by the superb artistic understanding between conductor Klaus Mäkelä and stage director Barrie Kosky, an orchestra at its peak, and a first-rate cast. — Télérama
REQUIEM
Raphaël Pichon presides as the master of ceremonies over a fresco in which music and visual power move as one. — La Provence
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
In the pit, the members of Cappella Mediterranea elicit magnificent sounds from their instruments under the direction of Leonardo García-Alarcón. — Concert Classic
ACCABADORA
All [the singers and musicians] help to ensure that this richly sonorous score […] will undoubtedly be recognised as one of Aix’s great creations. — Die Welt
REQUIEM
The Pygmalion chorus is so essential, homogenous, and consistently nuanced in its dynamics that the soloists seem to be its natural extension. […] Pure emotion is guaranteed. — Bachtrack
ACCABADORA
A huge success with audiences, for an enthralling work and an instant classic. — La Marseillaise
DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN
This “Frau” is a triumph […] Barrie Kosky’s production confidently focuses Strauss and Hofmannsthal’s convoluted fairy tale into a moving portrait of what it means to be human. — New York Times
REQUIEM
In perfect harmony, Romeo Castellucci and Raphaël Pichon offer us, with simplicity, a natural and peaceful vision of death while celebrating life. [...] A faith in humanity that illuminates the entirety of Mozart’s oeuvre. — Inferno
DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN
Klaus Mäkelä and Barrie Kosky have brought forth a great operatic miracle in Aix-en-Provence. — El País
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
The Chinese soprano Ying Fang, as Pamina, received a warm ovation from the audience for her enchanting singing, marked by absolute integrity and stylistic marvel. — Olyrix
ACCABADORA
A stylistic originality between abstraction and reality, brilliantly conveyed by the instrumentalists of the Orchestre national de Lyon under the impeccable direction of Lucie Leguay. — Le Monde
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
[Clément Cogitore’s production of] The Magic Flute is driven by a wildly relevant theatrical vision. — Le Temps
OPERA
OPERA
OPERA
OPERA
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
THE MAGIC FLUTE — WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756–1791)
DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN
THE WOMAN WITHOUT A SHADOW — RICHARD STRAUSS (1864–1949)
REQUIEM
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756–1791)
ACCABADORA
FRANCESCO FILIDEI (1973)
EL CIMARRÓN
HANS WERNER HENZE (1926–2012) — MUSIC THEATER
LES VÊPRES SICILIENNES
GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813–1901) — CONCERT VERSION
BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE
BÉLA BARTÓK (1881–1945) — CONCERT VERSION
CONCERTS
CONCERTS
CONCERTS
CONCERTS
Alongside its opera program, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence offers a wide and exciting range of concerts.
At the Grand Théâtre de Provence, Sonya Yoncheva will be making her Festival debut, revisiting the world of Baroque music with Cappella Mediterranea and Leonardo García-Alarcón, while Benjamin Bernheim will be combining lyricism and poetry in a novel programme featuring Massenet, Bizet, Duparc, Puccini, Verdi, and Berlioz, with Qiaochu Li. [...]
VOICE RESIDENCY CONCERT
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 4 July, 7pm
FINAL CONCERT INSTRUMENTAL RESIDENCY
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 5 July, 7pm
PIERRE-LAURENT AIMARD #1
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 6 July, 7pm
KLANGFORUM WIEN
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 7 July, 7pm
RAPHAËL PICHON — PYGMALION — STÉPHANE DEGOUT
Grand Théâtre de Provence — 7 July, 7PM
BENJAMIN BERNHEIM — QIAOCHU LI
Grand Théâtre de Provence — 8 July, 7pm
FINAL CONCERT VOICE RESIDENCY — CAPPELLA MEDITERRANEA
Conductors Leonardo García-Alarcón and Arianna Radaelli, a woman conductor in residence
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 9 July, 7pm
KARIM SULAYMAN — SEAN SHIBE
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 10 July, 9pm
PIERRE-LAURENT AIMARD #2
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 12 July, 12pm
MICHAEL SPYRES — MATHIEU PORDOY
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 13 July, 7pm
SONYA YONCHEVA — LEONARDO GARCÍA-ALARCÓN — CAPPELLA MEDITERRANEA
Grand Théâtre de Provence — 14 July, 7pm
AGA KHAN MASTER MUSICIANS — VINCENT PEIRANI — VINCENT SÉGAL
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 15 July, 9pm
LAYALE CHAKER & SARAFAND
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 16 July, 9pm
BETH TAYLOR — JULIUS DRAKE
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud — 17 July, 7pm
SAMARA JOY
Théâtre de l’Archevêché — 18 July, 9:30pm
SORA ELISABETH LEE — ORCHESTRE DES JEUNES DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE — ARIS ALEXANDER BLETTENBERG
Grand Théâtre de Provence — 20 July, 8pm
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CONCERT SONYA YONCHEVA — LEONARDO GARCÍA-ALARCÓN — CAPPELLA MEDITERRANEA
A look back in pictures at Sonya Yoncheva’s concert with Cappella Mediterranea, conducted by Leonardo García-Alarcón, on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at the Grand Théâtre de Provence.
— Pictures
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
RECITAL ON JULY 17: CHANGES
Unfortunately, Ailyn Pérez must withdraw from her recital scheduled for this Friday, 17 July, at 7 P.M. at the Conservatoire Darius Milhaud, for personal reasons. The mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor — who dazzled Aix audiences with the intensity of her performance in the solo alto part of Requiem, revived this summer at the Théâtre de l’Archevêché — has agreed to perform on Friday instead, still accompanied by Julius Drake. They will be offering a programme of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French mélodies and Lieder that gives voice to powerful women, whether as composers, poets or performers.
— At the Festival
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CONCERT KARIM SULAYMAN — SEAN SHIBE
A look back at the concert by Karim Sulayman and Sean Shibe at the Darius Milhaud Conservatoire on Friday 10 July.
Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Vincent Beaume.
— Pictures
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
CONCERT BENJAMIN BERNHEIM — QIAOCHU LI
A look back in pictures at the concert by Benjamin Bernheim and Qiaochu Li on Wednesday 8 July at the Grand Théâtre de Provence.
— Pictures
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
[ EL CIMARRÓN ] CAST CHANGE
Eric Greene a malheureusement dû se retirer d’El Cimarrón de Hans Werner Henze pour des raisons personnelles. C’est le chanteur vénézuélien Iván García, interprète régulier de ce rôle, qui rejoint la production dans une adaptation espagnole de l’œuvre.
— At the Festival
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
FRANCE MUSIQUE EVENTS AT THE FESTIVAL D’AIX
From 29 June to 29 August, France Musique, a media partner of the Festival, will be touring throughout France to share highlights of the summer season with its listeners. France Musique will stop in Aix-en-Provence from 10 to 13 July (Place du Théâtre de l’Archevêché and Place de l’Université). In addition, recorded and live broadcasts of operas will bring you the 2026 edition of the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence on France Musique, on francemusique.fr, and via the Radio France app.
— At the Festival
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Bluebeard’s Castle
A look back in pictures at Bluebeard’s Castle, conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, starring Irene Roberts and Gerard Finley, and featuring the Orchestre de Paris.
Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Vincent Beaume
— Pictures
Monday, July 13, 2026
FINAL CONCERT VOICE RESIDENCY — CAPPELLA MEDITERRANEA
FINAL CONCERT VOICE RESIDENCY — CAPPELLA MEDITERRANEA.
A photo recap of the final concert of the Voice Residency with Cappella Mediterranea, conducted by Leonardo García-Alarcón and Arianna Radaelli, conductor in the mentorship programme of the Académie.
Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Vincent Beaume.
— Pictures
Monday, July 13, 2026
[ PHOTO ALBUM ] HIGHLIGHTS OF WEEK #1
Relive the first week of the 2026 Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in pictures!
Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Jean-Louis Fernandez © Monika Rittershaus © Vincent Beaume
— Pictures
Friday, July 10, 2026
CONCERT FINAL RÉSIDENCE INSTRUMENTS ET COMPOSITION
A look back at the final concert of the Instrumental Residency. The audience was treated to four world premieres commissioned by the Festival.
The four pianists and four composers presented the results of their residency, under the mentorship of Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Clara Iannotta, Marco Stroppa, and Mark Andre.
Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Vincent Beaume
— Pictures
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Concert Pierre-Laurent Aimard #1
A look back at Pierre Laurent Aimard's concert on Monday, July 6, at the Darius Milhaud Conservatory.
Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Vincent Beaume
— Pictures
Thursday, July 9, 2026
CONCERT RAPHAËL PICHON - PYGMALION - STÉPHANE DEGOUT
A photo recap of the concert featuring Pygmalion, conducted by Raphaël Pichon, with baritone Stéphane Degout.
Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2026 © Vincent Beaume
— Pictures
Thursday, July 9, 2026