Lauzun en Musiques

Lauzun en Musiques: Classical Music at the Heart of a City of Art and History

The association Lauzun en Musiques aims to promote all forms of music in Lauzun and its surroundings, seeking to raise public awareness of the discovery, transmission, and passion for music in this city of art and history located in the southern Périgord, in Lot-et-Garonne. A recent association but with solid experience in organizing concerts by internationally renowned artists, Lauzun en Musiques has quickly established itself as a key cultural player in the Pays de Lauzun.

The Academy-Festival: Interpretation Classes and Concerts

The highlight of the association is its Academy-Festival, organized every summer in August. This unique event combines interpretation classes given by internationally renowned pianists and musicians, and concerts open to the public. The interpretation classes and exchanges are free and open to all, while the concerts are accessible by reservation.

The inaugural edition of the Academy-Festival, in August 2025, brought together prestigious artists such as pianist Guillaume Coppola, who offered an interpretation class dedicated to the work of Érik Satie on the occasion of the centenary of his death, followed by a recital. Pianist Hervé Billaut offered a meeting followed by a concert, and the festival concluded with an exceptional concert featuring pianist Claire Désert and clarinetist Pascal Moraguès. Daniel Brenner, founder and artistic director, hosted the presentations and musical lectures.

Concerts Throughout the Year

Beyond the summer Academy-Festival, the association organizes concerts and musical events throughout the year. In April 2025, a concert-lecture brought together actress Brigitte Fossey and pianist Fanny Azzuro at the Saint-Étienne church in Lauzun on the theme of "The Night," blending texts and poems by Musset, Baudelaire, Novalis, Rilke, Valéry, Lamartine, and Cocteau with works by Clara Schumann, Brahms, and Chopin. The association also participates in the Printemps des Poètes with concert-declamations, such as that of cellist Yan Levionnois.

An Exceptional Heritage Setting

Lauzun en Musiques' events take place in historic locations. The Château de Lauzun, a Renaissance residence classified as a historic monument, hosts the Academy-Festival in a majestic setting that gives the concerts a unique atmosphere. The Saint-Étienne church, with its remarkable acoustics, serves as a backdrop for concert-lectures and recitals throughout the year. These heritage sites in the village of Lauzun offer an intimate and high-quality musical experience.

A Demanding and Accessible Program

Lauzun en Musiques' programming is characterized by its artistic excellence and its commitment to accessibility. By inviting internationally recognized soloists and chamber musicians, the association offers the public of Lot-et-Garonne top-level concerts in a friendly and intimate setting. The interpretation classes, free and open to all, allow the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of musical work and to interact directly with the artists.