Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu
Polyphonic music in Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud
About Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu
In Cantu offers in Ajaccio a cycle of a cappella Corsican polyphony concerts, held in the intimate setting of the San Ruchellu church (Petit Saint-Roch), rue du Cardinal Fesch. The In Cantu ensemble brings together singers from renowned Corsican groups and the lyrical world, performing an exclusively vocal repertoire that blends sacred chants (masses of Sermanu, Rusiu, Sartène) and secular chants (paghjelle, madrigali, terzetti), from ancient melodies to contemporary creations.
Corsican Polyphonies In Cantu in Ajaccio
In Cantu is a vocal ensemble entirely dedicated to Corsican polyphony, performed a cappella. Its repertoire alternates sacred and secular pieces — paghjelle, madrigali, terzetti — drawing from the most authentic sources of the island's polyphonic singing while also embracing contemporary creations.
The concerts are held in the San Ruchellu church (also known as Petit Saint-Roch), rue du Cardinal Fesch, in the heart of Ajaccio. The acoustics of the building particularly highlight the Corsican voices and the emotion inherent in this oral tradition.
This is not a continuous festival over several days but a cycle of recurring concerts spread throughout the season, given on spaced dates in the late afternoon (6:00 PM). During the summer period, several events are scheduled each month.
Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu — edition 2026
In August 2026, the In Cantu ensemble will perform a series of a cappella Corsican polyphony concerts in Ajaccio at the San Ruchellu church (Petit Saint-Roch), rue du Cardinal Fesch. The concerts take place at 6:00 PM on several dates throughout the month.
In Cantu — August 2026 concerts in Ajaccio
Throughout August 2026, In Cantu presents its Corsican polyphony concerts in the San Ruchellu church, rue du Cardinal Fesch in Ajaccio. Each performance, given a cappella at 6:00 PM, alternates between sacred and secular songs (paghjelle, madrigali, terzetti), from traditional tunes to contemporary creations.
This is not a continuous event but rather concerts offered on spaced-out dates throughout the month. Admission is 20 € (free for children under 12).
Programme Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu 2026
In Cantu Concerts — August 2026
San Ruchellu Church (Petit Saint-Roch), rue du Cardinal Fesch, Ajaccio — at 6:00 PM:
- Sunday, August 2 — 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 6 — 6:00 PM
- Sunday, August 9 — 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 13 — 6:00 PM
- Sunday, August 16 — 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 20 — 6:00 PM
- Sunday, August 23 — 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 27 — 6:00 PM
- Sunday, August 31 — 6:00 PM
A cappella program mixing sacred and secular songs from the Corsican polyphonic tradition.
Highlights Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu 2026
- 52nd edition
- In Ajaccio, Corse-du-Sud
Prices Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu 2026
Practical information — Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu
Practical information
Location
Ajaccio (20000), Corse-du-Sud.
Access
Travel to Ajaccio by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €30 to €85.
Contact
For more information, consult the event's official website or contact the Ajaccio town hall.
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Where does it take place — Chants Polyphoniques In Cantu
Église San Ruchellu (Petit Saint-Roch)
Rue du Cardinal Fesch, 20000 Ajaccio, 20000 Ajaccio