Angers Pianopolis
Piano in all its forms in Angers
2026
About Pianopolis
Pianopolis — edition 2026
4th Edition — May 13 to 17, 2026
Angers Pianopolis celebrated its 4th edition from May 13 to 17, 2026. For five days, the piano took over the city in about ten heritage and public venues, attracting over 8,600 spectators. The program included: classical, jazz, opera, cine-concerts, film music, concert-readings, and a traveling piano by bike in several neighborhoods.
Headliners
Polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, accompanied by pianist Michał Biel, performed at the Greniers Saint-Jean on May 15 with a program featuring Handel, Purcell, and Polish composers (Karłowicz, Baird).
Pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja, a figure of the Russian-Soviet school, paid tribute to Vienna on May 16 at the Greniers Saint-Jean (Mozart, Schubert, Berg, Webern).
Pianist Tanguy de Williencourt closed the festival on May 17 at the Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier, conducting the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire himself in Beethoven's Sonata No. 23 «Appassionata», Chopin's Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante, and Piano Concerto No. 2.
Cinema, Jazz, Young Audience, and Creation
The festival opened on May 13 with a cine-concert at cinéma Les 400 Coups: Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail accompanied on piano by Jean-Baptiste Doulcet. At the Abbaye du Ronceray (reopened after restoration), a «Soirée chez les Schumann» brought together mezzo-soprano Delphine Haidan, actress Julie Depardieu, and pianist Dana Ciocarlie. The jazz duo Baptiste Trotignon — Thomas Enhco performed at the Greniers Saint-Jean. Gabriel Durliat offered an immersive experience «From Bach to Tolkien» at the musée Jean-Lurçat. For young audiences, the musical tale The King Who Didn't Like Music by Karol Beffa and the musical nap «Piano-chill» by DJ Eddy Sco set the rhythm for Sunday.
Traveling Piano and Pianopolis Challenge
German pianist Björn Gottschall toured the city with his piano on a bike (ten free outdoor concerts: Archipel, Gare, Jardin Larrey, etc.). The Pianopolis Challenge fulfilled its promise as a springboard for amateur pianists and young prodigies selected via social media.
Highlights Pianopolis 2026
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- Over 8,600 spectators over the five days of the festival
- Jakub Józef Orliński & Michał Biel at Greniers Saint-Jean (May 15, Handel/Purcell/Polish composers)
- Elisabeth Leonskaja: tribute to Vienna at Greniers Saint-Jean (May 16)
- Tanguy de Williencourt conducts the ONPL — Chopin and Beethoven for the closing (May 17)
- An Evening with the Schumanns with Delphine Haidan, Julie Depardieu, and Dana Ciocarlie at the Abbaye du Ronceray (May 16)
- Opening Cine-concert: Hitchcock's Blackmail by Jean-Baptiste Doulcet (May 13)
- Jazz duo Trotignon — Enhco at Greniers Saint-Jean (May 16)
- Pianopolis Challenge and ten free concerts by Björn Gottschall's traveling piano by bike
Programme Pianopolis 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — Opening
- Opening Cine-concert — Cinéma Les 400 Coups · Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail accompanied on piano by Jean-Baptiste Doulcet, followed by a discussion with the audience.
- Traveling Piano by Bike — Various locations (Archipel, Gare, Jardin Larrey…) · Björn Gottschall, German pianist · Free.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Abbaye du Ronceray
- Marielle Dechaume & Jacques Montembault — Abbaye du Ronceray · Voice & piano recital.
- oda. (Anna Bozovic & Théo Noël-Apperry) — Abbaye du Ronceray · Contemporary voice-piano duo.
- CJ Beth — Abbaye du Ronceray · Soul voice.
Friday, May 15, 2026 — Greniers Saint-Jean
- 8:00 PM — Jakub Józef Orliński (countertenor) & Michał Biel (piano) · Greniers Saint-Jean · Program: Handel, Purcell, Polish composers (Karłowicz, Baird).
Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Musée Jean-Lurçat, Ronceray, Greniers Saint-Jean
- The Music of Julie Depardieu — Jardin du musée Jean-Lurçat · Meeting with actress Julie Depardieu about her lyrical passions, in dialogue with writer Jean-Yves Clément.
- Gabriel Durliat — Musée Jean-Lurçat · Immersive experience «From Bach to Tolkien».
- The Story Piano — Bibliothèque municipale Annie-Fratellini · Musical reading for young audiences.
- 3:00 PM — An Evening with the Schumanns · Abbaye du Ronceray · Delphine Haidan (mezzo-soprano), Julie Depardieu (narrator), Dana Ciocarlie (piano).
- Elisabeth Leonskaja Recital — Greniers Saint-Jean · Mozart, Schubert, Berg, Webern · Tribute to Vienna.
- Baptiste Trotignon & Thomas Enhco — Greniers Saint-Jean · Jazz duo with two pianos.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Closing
- The King Who Didn't Like Music — Musical tale for young audiences by Karol Beffa.
- Jazz Showcase with students from the Conservatoire d'Angers.
- Piano-chill — Musical nap by DJ Eddy Sco.
- «Alors on danse» — Dance workshop at the Jardin des Plantes.
- Closing Concert — Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier · Tanguy de Williencourt (piano and conductor) & Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire · Beethoven: Sonata No. 23 «Appassionata» · Chopin: Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante, Piano Concerto No. 2.
Throughout the festival
- Traveling Piano by Bike with Björn Gottschall — ten free outdoor concerts in different neighborhoods of Angers.
- Pianopolis Challenge — Springboard for amateur, self-taught, and young prodigy pianists (selection via social media).
Prices Pianopolis 2026
Category A: 8 € / 5 € / 5 € / 3 €
Category B: 18 € / 13 € / 9 € / 3 €
Category C: 18 to 25 € / 15 to 18 € / 8 to 12 € / 3 €
Category D: 25 to 35 € / 20 to 28 € / 8 to 12 € / 3 €
Reduced rate granted from 3 concerts purchased.
Free concerts: Björn Gottschall's traveling piano by bike (ten outdoor concerts), some free access events depending on the program.
Online ticketing: billetterietheatres.angers.fr
Box office: Grand-Théâtre d'Angers, place du Ralliement (Tue-Sat 1:30 PM-6 PM).
Phone: 02 41 24 16 40 (Tue-Sat 10 AM-12 PM).
Pianopolis — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 13 May to 17 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Pianopolis
Practical Information
Main Venue
Greniers Saint-Jean, boulevard Arago, 49000 Angers.
Other Venues
Abbaye du Ronceray, place de la Laiterie, 49000 Angers (reopening after restoration in 2026).
Jardin du musée Jean-Lurçat et de la Tapisserie contemporaine, 4 boulevard Arago, 49000 Angers.
Cinéma Les 400 Coups, 12 rue Claveau, 49000 Angers.
Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier, 33 boulevard Carnot, 49100 Angers (closing concert with the ONPL).
Place Ney, Parc Balzac, Bibliothèque municipale Annie-Fratellini, Jardin des Plantes and several locations featuring the itinerant bicycle piano (Archipel, Gare, Jardin Larrey…).
Ticketing
Online: billetterietheatres.angers.fr.
Box office: Grand-Théâtre d'Angers, place du Ralliement, Tuesday to Saturday from 1:30 PM to 6 PM.
Phone: 02 41 24 16 40, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Reduced rate granted for 3 or more concerts purchased.
Accessibility
Information and arrangements: 06 20 67 84 61 or [email protected].
Prices
Four categories depending on the concerts (A, B, C, D), from 3 € (very reduced rate or -26 years old last minute) to 35 € (full price category D). Some outdoor concerts and the itinerant piano concerts are free.
Pianopolis: Angers, Capital of the Piano
Since 2023, the Angers Pianopolis festival transforms the city of Angers into the capital of the piano every spring. For five days in May, the piano is presented in all its forms — classical, jazz, film music, lyrical concerts, contemporary music, and concert-lectures — in exceptional heritage venues.
Historic Venues
The program takes place in remarkable sites of Angers' heritage: the Greniers Saint-Jean, the Abbaye du Ronceray (founded in 1028), the garden of the Musée Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry, as well as the cinemas Les 400 Coups, Place Ney, Parc Balzac, the Annie-Fratellini Municipal Library, and the Jardin des Plantes. This diversity of locations allows the festival to reach varied audiences and create unique musical atmospheres.
The Pianopolis Challenge
A highlight of the festival, the Pianopolis Challenge showcases pianists from all backgrounds: professionals, amateurs, self-taught musicians, and young prodigies share the stage in a spirit of sharing and conviviality. This original format makes the festival unique and embodies its commitment to making the piano accessible to everyone.
Exceptional Artists
Each edition features internationally renowned artists alongside emerging talents. The festival collaborates notably with the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire (ONPL) for symphonic concerts at the Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier. In 2026, Polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, accompanied by Michał Biel, will be among the invited artists.
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