Investigation Baroque Promenades When Festivals Head for the Hills Who ever said sport and early music don’t mix? More and more musicians are offering surprising—and sporty—formats! by Jeanne Eichenlaub 7 August 2025 Subscribers
Festival 20e édition du Festival de Rocamadour Emmeran Rollin: The Emotional and Spiritual Power of Rocamadour True to Rocamadour’s history as a major medieval pilgrimage site, the French festival has, for the past two decades, been dedicated to sharing and celebrating the sacred repertoire. by Victoria Okada 7 August 2025 Subscribers
Festival Kretinga Festival Lithuania’s Baroque voice Since 2017, the Kretinga Festival has become a summer highlight in Lithuania. The 2025 edition celebrates the 500th anniversary of Palestrina, three of whose students held prominent positions at the Vasa court in Vilnius. by Jean-Jacques Schaettel 5 August 2025 Subscribers
Festival Laus Polyphoniae Antwerp 2025 In the Heart of Polyphony The festival has an audience that “values scientific depth”, says festival director Bart Demuyt about Laus Polyphoniae, which has been selling out for years. by Andrea Braun 30 July 2025 Subscribers
Festival Festival de La Chaise-Dieu 2025 Boris Blanco: Switching between Monteverdi, Brahms and Glass in a single day All styles, all eras—and a commitment to young ensembles: Boris Blanco, artistic director of La Chaise-Dieu, stays true to his editorial vision. by Jeanne Agrapart 28 July 2025 Subscribers
Festival The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music Eva-Maria Sens: connecting Italy’s musical heritage to the Austrian Court Two operas centered on the same character, Iphigenia, in Innsbruck—one staged by Ottavio Dantone and Accademia Bizantina, the other by Christophe Rousset and his ensemble Les Talens Lyriques. by Jean-Jacques Schaettel 23 July 2025 Subscribers
Festival Lamèque Baroque Festival 2025 Lamèque Festival in Canada: “Summer camp for musicians” In Lamèque, a small town in New Brunswick, baroque music brings together artists and locals in a family atmosphere ideal for discovery. by Victor Jean 22 July 2025
Festival 16th edition of Valloire Baroque A baroque week around the world of the sacred Concerts, hikes, and picnics with the artists: more than ever, the Valloire Baroque Festival in the heart of the French Alps invites audiences to enjoy a full week immersed in nature. by Lara Othman 21 July 2025 Subscribers
Festival Saint-Donat, Bach en Combrailles, and Académie Bach Bach Blooms across France this Summer This summer, let’s hit the road to discover three festivals—from Drôme to Normandy via Auvergne—that each celebrate the music of Bach in their own way. by Victoria Okada 15 July 2025 Subscribers
Festival Saintes 2025 (France) David Théodoridès: “Showing that early music is not set in stone” In Saintes, one of France’s longest-running early music festivals continues to evolve. Rooted in tradition yet open to bold artistic choices, the 2025 edition promises a wealth of discoveries! by Total Baroque 3 July 2025 Subscribers
Festival Beaune 2025 (France) New director and new “music and heritage” direction In Beaune (France), the International Baroque Opera Festival is reinventing itself while staying true to the keys to its success. by Jeanne Agrapart 3 July 2025 Subscribers
Festival Ambronay 2025 Isabelle Battioni: “A more compact edition, but the same artistic standards” The Ambronay Festival (France) shortens its duration from four to three weeks but chooses to maintain its “high-end” programming. by Jean-Jacques Schaettel 19 June 2025 Subscribers