Georges Cziffra Festival
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Edition 2025 — Cziffra
The 30th edition of the Georges Cziffra Festival was held from March 20 to 23, 2025, at the Cinéma Théâtre le Quarto in Unieux. For this anniversary, the festival offered an opening evening followed by three concerts showcasing young laureates of the Cziffra Foundation, with notable participation from actor Smaïn and pianist Véra Tsybakov.
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30th Edition — An Anniversary in Music
For its 30th anniversary, the Georges Cziffra Festival offered a festive and varied program, celebrating three decades of classical music in Unieux.
Thursday, March 20 — Opening Evening
The opening evening, free and open to all, brought the audience together for the opening of an exhibition by artists from the Art'Ux workshop, accompanied by musical performances with Véra Tsybakov, Smaïn, and Peggy Sartarin playing four-hand piano with a student.
Friday, March 21 — Tsybakov and Smaïn Duo
Pianist Véra Tsybakov and the renowned actor Smaïn presented an original and humorous interpretation of The Carnival of the Animals, blending music and narration in a show accessible to all audiences.
Saturday, March 22 — Cziffra Duo
The Guilmault-Dubois Duo, nicknamed "the explosive duo" for their fervor and pianistic virtuosity, offered a musical journey from the Baroque to Impressionism.
Sunday, March 23 — Astoul-Martigné Duo
The duo composed of Astoul and Martigné closed the festival with a program including works by Brahms, Debussy, Bloch, Liszt, Vecsey/Cziffra, and Popper.
Programme
Program for the 30th Edition
- Thursday, March 20: Opening Evening — Art'Ux exhibition opening, four-hand piano (free)
- Friday, March 21 at 8:30 PM: Tsybakov and Smaïn Duo — The Carnival of the Animals
- Saturday, March 22 at 8:30 PM: Cziffra Duo (Guilmault-Dubois) — From Baroque to Impressionism
- Sunday, March 23 at 3 PM: Astoul-Martigné Duo — Brahms, Debussy, Bloch, Liszt, Vecsey/Cziffra, Popper
Meet the artists after each performance.
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
- 30th anniversary of the festival, celebrated with a special €30 Anniversary Pass
- Smaïn as narrator for an original version of The Carnival of the Animals
- Cziffra Duo (Guilmault-Dubois): fervor and virtuosity from Baroque to Impressionism
- Astoul-Martigné Duo: an eclectic program from Brahms to Liszt
- Exclusive meet-and-greets between the audience and artists after each concert
Prices
From 6.00€ — 30.00€
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Where does it take place — Cziffra
Cinéma Théâtre le Quarto
5 rue Jean Jaurès, 42240 Unieux