Les Escales Brivadoises
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Edition 2025 — Les Escales
The 20th edition of Les Escales Brivadoises, themed "Gourmandises" (Delicacies), took place from June 6th to 9th, 2025 (Pentecost weekend) between Brioude, Blesle, and Lamothe. For this anniversary, the festival brought together music and gastronomy by inviting artists who have marked its history alongside pastry chefs, cooks, and oenologists. The music academy complemented the season from July 10th to 18th at the Visitation.
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20th Edition - "Gourmandises" - June 6th to 9th, 2025
For its 20th anniversary, the Les Escales Brivadoises festival chose the theme "Gourmandises" (Delicacies), celebrating the union of music and gastronomy. Four days of festivities animated the Brivadois region, from Blesle to Brioude via Lamothe, in a spirit of celebration and sharing.
The originality of this edition lay in the presence, on stage alongside the musicians, of pastry chefs, cooks, and oenologists for each performance, uniting culinary delights and music. The association's president, Dominique Dubray, a renowned chef from Auvergne, was the natural inspiration for this flavorful theme.
Festival Highlights
Friday, June 6th - "Le Violon en chansons" (The Violin in Songs)
At 7:30 PM, the Saint-Julien de Brioude basilica hosted "Le Violon en chansons", a creation of Les Escales (2019), featuring violinist Gersende Mondani and the Ensemble des Escales (violin, cello, accordion, percussion, clarinet, double bass). The program included instrumental arrangements of classic French songs by Trenet, Gainsbourg, Aznavour, Brel, and Piaf, in orchestrations by Robin Melchior and Marc-Olivier Dupin.
Saturday, June 7th - Jean-François Zygel Day
Pianist and improviser Jean-François Zygel was the star artist of the day. In the morning, a gourmet musical coffee at the Hôtel du Doyenné in Brioude brought together 50 privileged guests for pastries and his improvisational universe. In the afternoon, at 4 PM, he gave a philosophical recital "The Power of Music" at the Blesle abbey church, followed at 5 PM by a celebration "Bubbles and Cake" to mark the festival''s 20th anniversary.
Sunday, June 8th - Les Frères Jarry at Lamothe Castle
At 5:30 PM, the duo Les Frères Jarry presented their show "Menu Surprise" at Lamothe castle, blending music, humor, and culinary delights in the festive spirit of this anniversary edition.
The Academy - July 10th to 18th, 2025
The Escales Academy took place at the Visitation convent in Brioude from July 10th to 18th, hosting participants for masterclasses in violin, cello, viola, piano, and chamber music, punctuated by public concerts.
Programme
Program of the 20th Edition - "Gourmandises"
Friday, June 6th
- 7:30 PM - Saint-Julien de Brioude Basilica: "Le Violon en chansons" - Gersende Mondani and Ensemble des Escales (Trenet, Gainsbourg, Aznavour, Brel, Piaf)
Saturday, June 7th
- 11:00 AM - Hôtel du Doyenné, Brioude: Gourmet coffee with Jean-François Zygel - Musical encounter and pastries (50 places)
- 4:00 PM - Blesle Abbey Church: Jean-François Zygel - Philosophical recital "The Power of Music"
- 5:00 PM - Blesle Town Hall: "Bubbles and Cake" - Celebration of the festival's 20th anniversary
Sunday, June 8th
- 5:30 PM - Lamothe Castle: Les Frères Jarry - "Menu Surprise"
July 10th to 18th
- La Visitation, Brioude: Escales Academy - Masterclasses and public concerts
Highlights
- 20th anniversary edition themed "Gourmandises" (Delicacies)
- Music and gastronomy united on stage with chefs and oenologists
- "Le Violon en chansons" with Gersende Mondani at Brioude Basilica
- Day dedicated to pianist Jean-François Zygel (gourmet coffee and recital in Blesle)
- Les Frères Jarry in "Menu Surprise" at Lamothe Castle
- 20th anniversary celebration with "Bubbles and Cake"
- Music Academy from July 10th to 18th at La Visitation
Prices
From 10.00€ — 25.00€
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Where does it take place — Les Escales
Basilique Saint-Julien de Brioude et lieux patrimoniaux du Brivadois
9 rue Paul Leblanc, 43100 Brioude