Cahors Organ Festival

14th Edition - Voice and Organ

The 14th edition of the Cahors Organ Festival explored the theme 'Voice and Organ', highlighting the connections between the human voice and the king of instruments.

Program

• Thursday, October 9 (10 am-2 pm): Journey to the Center of the Organ — school concert with a large-screen presentation of the instrument's workings. Free, by reservation.
• Friday, October 10 (6 pm): Musical Journey between France and Germany — recital with soprano Cynthia Bak and organist Stéphane Bois.
• Saturday, October 11 (11 am): Market Concert — excerpts from Carmina Burana. Free participation.
• Saturday, October 11 (6 pm): Vocal Concert — the female sextet Alma Votz performing contemporary sacred music for six female voices and organ.
• Sunday, October 12 (4 pm): 1643, The Italian Heritage — the orchestra Les Passions and the vocal ensemble Dulci Jubilo, exploring the links between 17th-century Italian composers and Marc-Antoine Charpentier.

Highlights of the 2025 Edition

• Theme 'Voice and Organ': exploration of the links between the human voice and the organ
• Alma Votz Sextet: contemporary sacred music for six female voices
• Les Passions Orchestra and Dulci Jubilo Ensemble: 17th-century Italian heritage
• Journey to the Center of the Organ: educational activity for schools
• Carmina Burana: excerpts during the market concert