Château en Musique - Harpe Mosaïques Festival
Harp festival at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte, a renaissance alliance between heritage and music
About Harpe Mosaïques
Château en Musique: Harp at the Heart of Heritage
The Harpe Mosaïques Festival, presented under the « Château en Musique » label, is an initiative by the ARPEOLIA association that reconnects with a musical tradition established at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte about twenty years ago. As the organizers describe it, it is a "renaissant alliance twenty years later with the same desire to offer a wide range of colorful festivities around the instrument."
The Château de Maisons: A Setting for the Harp
The Château de Maisons, built in the 17th century by François Mansart for René de Longueil and now managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux, offers an exceptional architectural setting for this festival dedicated to the harp. The state rooms, monumental staircases, and majestic volumes of the château create ideal acoustics and atmosphere for recitals and chamber concerts, offering a rare intimacy with the artists.
The Harp in All Its Splendor
The uniqueness of the festival lies in its ability to showcase the harp in all its forms and repertoires. The Concert Mosaïques, a highlight of the festival, brings together Venezuelan harp, classical harp, poetic harp, and jazz harp on the same stage, illustrating the richness and versatility of this ancient instrument. Artists such as Murielle Kopff (Venezuelan harp), Anja Linder (classical harp), Cristine Merienne (poetic harp), and Christophe Saunière (jazz harp) embody this diversity.
Master-classes, Shows, and Music Salon
Beyond the concerts, the festival offers master-classes with renowned harpists, including Isabelle Moretti, a professor at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique de Paris and one of the world's greatest harpists. Theatrical musical shows, such as « Sophie la Harpiste » with Sophie Bonduelle, and concert-readings like « Colette l'enchantement » by the duo Arpacello (Lucie Chevillard on cello and Frédérique Garnier on harp) enrich the program. A music salon opens the stage to young harpists, fostering transmission and emulation.
A Free Festival Open to All
In a spirit of sharing and accessibility, the Harpe Mosaïques Festival is entirely free. This philosophy allows it to reach a wide audience, from discerning amateurs to curious families, and to introduce the harp to those who have never had the opportunity to hear it in concert.
Harpe Mosaïques — edition 2026
2026 Edition — March 16 to 22
The Harpe Mosaïques Festival returns to the Château de Maisons-Laffitte from March 16 to 22, 2026, with a rich and varied program celebrating the harp in all its splendor.
The 2026 edition will feature several highlights. Master-classes with Isabelle Moretti, a professor at the Conservatoire national supérieur de Paris and a world-renowned harpist, will be held on Friday, March 20 (2:30 PM-6:00 PM) and Saturday, March 21 (2:00 PM-5:30 PM). On Friday evening, the musical show "Sophie la Harpiste" with Sophie Bonduelle will offer a theatrical and poetic journey. On Saturday evening, the concert-reading "Colette l'enchantement" by the duo Arpacello (Lucie Chevillard on cello and Frédérique Garnier on harp) will blend music and literature.
On Sunday, March 22, a music salon (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) will open the stage to young harpists, followed by the Concert Mosaïques at 4:00 PM, a highlight of the festival bringing together Murielle Kopff (Venezuelan harp), Anja Linder (classical harp), Cristine Merienne (poetic harp), and Christophe Saunière (jazz harp).
Programme Harpe Mosaïques 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, March 20 (2:30 PM-6:00 PM): Master-class Isabelle Moretti
- Friday, March 20 (8:00 PM): "Sophie la Harpiste" — musical show with Sophie Bonduelle
- Saturday, March 21 (2:00 PM-5:30 PM): Master-class Isabelle Moretti
- Saturday, March 21 (7:00 PM): Concert-reading "Colette l'enchantement" — Arpacello duo (Lucie Chevillard, cello; Frédérique Garnier, harp)
- Sunday, March 22 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM): Music salon — open stage for young harpists
- Sunday, March 22 (4:00 PM): Concert Mosaïques — Murielle Kopff (Venezuelan harp), Anja Linder (classical harp), Cristine Merienne (poetic harp), Christophe Saunière (jazz harp)
Highlights Harpe Mosaïques 2026
- Master-classes with Isabelle Moretti, a world-renowned harpist
- "Sophie la Harpiste" show — musical theater
- "Colette l'enchantement" concert-reading by the Arpacello duo
- Concert Mosaïques: 4 harps, 4 worlds (Venezuelan, classical, poetic, jazz)
- Music salon open to young harpists
- Free admission to all events
Prices Harpe Mosaïques 2026
Practical information — Harpe Mosaïques
Practical Information
Access
By RER: Line A, Maisons-Laffitte station. The château is a 10-minute walk from the station.
By car: A86 or A14, direction Maisons-Laffitte. Parking near the château.
Venue
Château de Maisons-Laffitte
2 avenue Carnot
78600 Maisons-Laffitte
Prices
Free admission for all concerts, master-classes, and festival events.
Contact
ARPEOLIA Association
Website: harpebudin.com
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Where does it take place — Harpe Mosaïques
Château de Maisons-Laffitte
2 avenue Carnot, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte