Festival de Printemps des Arts Florissants
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Edition 2025 — Printemps des Arts Florissants
The 9th edition of the Spring Festival celebrated Georg Friedrich Handel through his sacred works composed in different periods of his life, blending Italian, German, and English traditions. Paul Agnew and William Christie conducted the artists of Les Arts Florissants in the churches of South Vendée.
2025 Edition: Handel
The 9th edition of the Spring Festival paid tribute to Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759), exploring his sacred works from Italian, German, and English traditions. Highlights included La Resurrezione conducted by Paul Agnew with soprano Ana Vieira Leite and bass Christopher Purves, the German Arias under the direction of William Christie with Rowan Pierce and James Way, and the Concerti Grossi Op. 6 conducted by Emmanuel Resche-Caserta. The "Concert & Coffee" sessions featured flute sonatas and sacred cantatas in an intimate setting.
Prices
From 6.00€ — 22.00€
Where does it take place — Printemps des Arts Florissants
Églises du Sud Vendée et Jardins de William Christie
Jardins de William Christie, Thiré, 85210 Thiré