'Natures Gourmandes en trompe-l'œil’ in Valençay
From 20 October to 11 November 2018 you can see the 'Natures Gourmandes en trompe-l'œil' exhibition in the castle of Valençay, heart of the Berry. There are 14 works by Henri Peyre and Catherine Auguste in the Galerie d'Estampes. Their creations look like old masterpieces. Photos? Paintings? Go see it yourself. The castle itself is a gem. In the 19th century this was the residence of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, classic example of a political survivor. Around the castle there is a beautiful park, including the large labyrinth of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Lisztomanias in Châteauroux: 19-27/10 2018
17th edition, 19 -27 october 2018: The Orient of Liszt - From Tchaikovsky to Debussy. Since 2002, the Lisztomanias Festival has given life to Liszt's own project: to create a festival in Châteauroux, with the active complicity of George Sand. Unique in Europe, the festival is a hymn to romantic music.
Festival d'été de Gargilesse: 11-26/08 2018
11 - 26 August 2018: see schedule on festival site! Every year in August there is two weeks of music in Gargilesse. 2017 was a special edition: the international harp festival of Gargilesse celebrated its 50th anniversary. As always, our village was teeming with harpists and also many other instruments. Mixing in modern, classical and folk music.
Nohant Festival Chopin
This festival is created as a tribute to Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) and dedicated to the period of Romanticism. In previous years, celebrities such as Jessey Norman, Sviatoslav Richter and Elizabeth Schwarzkopf were performing during the festival. Chopin had a liaison with the famous writer and feminist avant la lettre George Sand. Her beautiful villa in Nohant, where Chopin often stayed, has been since the sixties a stage for classical music and literature. During the festival there's plenty of opportunities to enjoy both.
Le Printemps de Bourges
Le Printemps de Bourges is an annual music festival. It is now a major event in France and Europe. The festival was created in 1977. With its span of 35 years, its history reflects musical trends and evolution over time. Every springtime, thousands of spectators come from all parts of France and foreign countries to see an eclectic variety of concerts with well-known artists and young musical talents. A parallel festival is hosted in the city, called Les Découvertes du Printemps de Bourges; its aim is to showcase the talents of new artists.
Festival Debussy Argenton-sur-Creuse
Argenton-sur-Creuse is located in the heart of the Berry, between the castles of the Loire and the first foothills of the Massif Central. This town with its impressionistic atmosphere, its old neighborhoods, the banks of the Creuse and its generous nature, is the ideal setting for a classical music festival dedicated to the French composer Claude Debussy. The festival not only welcomes famous names from the music world but is also a springboard for young talents. Many concerts are free. Furthermore there are lectures, exhibitions, musical walks and there is a picnic prior to every concert : Déjeuner sur l'herbe ...
