Classical music festival rooted in modernity in the heart of Perche
Les Harmonies du Perche is a classical music festival held each August in Rémalard-en-Perche and Moutiers-au-Perche in the Orne region. Created in 2022, this festival aims to anchor classical music in modernity by appealing to everyone through a rich and diverse program: classical concerts, workshops for children, musical readings, and storytelling. For four days, international artists take over the churches and heritage sites of Perche for concerts ranging from Bach to contemporary creations.
Born in 2022, the festival Les Harmonies du Perche has set itself an ambitious mission: to anchor classical music in modernity and make it accessible to all audiences. For four days in August, the towns of Rémalard-en-Perche and Moutiers-au-Perche host high-quality concerts in an exceptional heritage setting.
The festival features leading international artists. The 2025 edition, the 4th, offered a remarkable program with Vincent Peirani and Grégoire Maret, two international jazz stars in a classical program, quintets by Mozart and Brahms for two violas, and the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto performed by violinist Pierre Fouchenneret and the festival orchestra.
Concerts take place in exceptional venues: the Église Saint-Germain d'Auxerre in Rémalard-en-Perche, the Église Notre-Dame du Mont-Harou in Moutiers-au-Perche, and the bookstore "Un autre pays" in Rémalard. These intimate settings offer a unique proximity to the musicians and remarkable acoustics.
Les Harmonies du Perche stands out for its desire to appeal to all audiences, including those unfamiliar with classical music. The program includes workshops for children, musical readings, and musical storytelling, creating bridges between the arts and between generations.
The program of Les Harmonies du Perche covers a wide musical spectrum, from Bach to modern compositions, including Mozart, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and contemporary creations. This stylistic openness allows the festival to offer a vibrant and dynamic vision of classical music, far from elitist clichés.
The festival is part of the cultural dynamic of Perche, a Norman region prized for its heritage, landscapes, and art of living. Les Harmonies du Perche contribute to the influence of Rémalard-en-Perche and its surroundings, attracting an audience of music lovers from the region and the Paris region.
The 5th edition of Les Harmonies du Perche will take place in August 2026 in Rémalard-en-Perche and Moutiers-au-Perche, with a new program of classical concerts and workshops for all audiences.
By car: Rémalard-en-Perche is located 50 minutes from Alençon and 2 hours from Paris via the A11 then the N12. Moutiers-au-Perche is 10 minutes from Rémalard. Free parking in both towns.
Tickets available on the official website lesharmonies-festival.com. Prices vary depending on the concert.
Concerts usually start at 8 PM. The concert venues (churches) are not heated, so bring warm clothing for the evenings. Musical readings and children's workshops are scheduled during the day.
Contact: Les Harmonies du Perche – Website: lesharmonies-festival.com
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