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3 — 23 JUILLET 2024

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

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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

News

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News

Hiromi - Tiny Desk Concert

DISCOVER HIROMI IN CONCERT!

Japanese pianist and acclaimed artist in the world of jazz, Hiromi will be performing this summer at the Festival with her electrifying jazz fusion quartet, Sonicwonderland. On 10 July at the Grand Théâtre de Provence, embark on a journey through her exhilarating universe, aglow with joy and humour. As a preview, the Festival invites you to watch the Tiny Desk Concert* she gave in September 2023 for American public radio (NPR). * A concert series streamed online from the desktop of Bob Boilen, musician and journalist at National Public Radio (NPR) in the United States
Video
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Elīna Garanča

LISTEN TO ELĪNA GARANČA ON FRANCE MUSIQUE

Our media partner France Musique invites you to listen to a portrait of the Latvian mezzo-soprano on its show Relax, hosted by Lionel Esparza. (Re)discover her through a large selection of excerpts from her discography.
At the Festival
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Peter Eötvös - Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2011

TRIBUTE TO PETER EÖTVÖS

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Peter Eötvös this past Sunday, 24 March. He was a major opera composer, musical director and educator of our time, and a tireless promoter of contemporary music.
At the Festival
Monday, March 25, 2024
Résidence Voix - Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2023

VOICE RESIDENCY 2024: DISCOVER THE 14 SELECTED INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS!

Académie
Monday, March 25, 2024
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