Festival de la Ria

Chamber Music Along the Ria d'Étel

The Festival de la Ria is a summer musical event that takes place in the churches, chapels, and heritage sites of the towns bordering the Ria d'Étel, a wild and preserved sea inlet in Morbihan. Organized by the AMICORDE association, the festival annually presents a series of high-quality chamber music concerts, performed by professional musicians in exceptional acoustic settings.

Traveling Concerts in a Heritage Setting

The unique feature of the Festival de la Ria is its traveling nature. Concerts are held in various towns along the ria: Nostang, Belz, Étel, Plouhinec, Sainte-Hélène, and Locoal-Mendon. The Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul church in Nostang serves as the central venue for the festival. This itinerant format allows spectators to discover the architectural and natural heritage of the ria while enjoying intimate concerts.

An Excellent Chamber Repertoire

The festival's program is dedicated to chamber music in all its forms: duets, trios, quartets, quintets. The repertoire covers a wide spectrum of classical music, from Baroque to contemporary, including Romantic and Impressionist periods. The invited musicians, professional artists of national and international renown, offer high-quality performances in often remarkable acoustics.

Masterclasses for Musicians

In addition to the concerts, the festival organizes masterclasses for musicians of all levels. These intensive workshops, led by the festival's guest artists, allow participants to refine their technique and musicality in an inspiring environment. Masterclasses are an integral part of the Festival de la Ria's identity, which also aims to be a place for transmission and training.

The Ria d'Étel, a Natural Gem

The Ria d'Étel is one of the most remarkable natural sites in Morbihan. This 15-kilometer sea inlet, bordered by marshes, islets, and picturesque villages, forms a rich and preserved ecosystem. Attending a festival concert also means immersing oneself in this unique landscape, between land and sea, where the beauty of the built heritage meets the serenity of the maritime scenery.