Les Matinales de Noirlac
Cultural and musical encounters in the morning at the Abbaye de Noirlac
2026
About Matinales de Noirlac
Matinales de Noirlac — edition 2026
In 2026, the Abbaye de Noirlac presents five "Matinales" (Morning Sessions) curated with historian Patrick Boucheron, each pairing a lecture with a concert centered on a shared theme. Sonia Wieder-Atherton, the Quatuor Nevermind, singer Diana Baroni, the duo La Rêveuse, and the Quatuor Béla will perform between March 29 and October 4.
Les Matinales de Noirlac 2026
Five Sunday gatherings combine a lecture and a concert around a common theme: "Lights" (March 29), "Variations" (May 3), "Work Songs" (May 24), "Shadows" (September 13), and "The Five Senses" (October 4). Each session follows the same schedule: coffee reception at 10:00 AM, lecture at 10:30 AM, and concert at 11:30 AM.
Programme Matinales de Noirlac 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Coffee reception
- 10:30 AM — Lecture by Mélanie Traversier
- 11:30 AM — "Lights" Morning Session — concert by cellist Sonia Wieder-Atherton, featuring works ranging from Couperin's Leçons de Ténèbres to the chiaroscuro of Vivaldi
Sunday, May 3, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Coffee reception
- 10:30 AM — Lecture by literary historian Florent Coste on the theme of variation
- 11:30 AM — "Variations" Morning Session — concert by the Nevermind quartet featuring a work by Bach
Sunday, May 24, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Coffee reception
- 10:30 AM — Lecture by historian Valérie Theis on work songs
- 11:30 AM — "Work Songs" Morning Session — trio concert by Argentine singer Diana Baroni, with Aurélien Peter, Jasser Haj Youssef, and Romain Lecuyer
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Coffee reception
- 10:30 AM — Lecture-performance by Mélanie Traversier and Patrick Boucheron
- 11:30 AM — "Shadows" Morning Session — concert by the duo La Rêveuse, inspired by the spirit of "Tous les matins du monde"
Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Coffee reception
- 10:30 AM — Lecture by Nathalie Koble on medieval sensibility
- 11:30 AM — "The Five Senses" Morning Session — concert by the Quatuor Béla, specifically designed for the acoustics of the abbey church
Prices Matinales de Noirlac 2026
Practical information — Matinales de Noirlac
Access
The Matinales take place at the Abbaye de Noirlac, 18200 Bruère-Allichamps.
- By car: From Paris (280 km), A71 exit 8 direction Saint-Amand-Montrond, then D951. From Bourges (40 km), D2144 then D951.
- By train: Saint-Amand-Montrond SNCF station (5 km), then taxi. Bourges station (40 km).
- Parking: Free parking at the abbey.
Schedules
Generally on Saturday mornings from 10 am. Duration: approximately 2 hours (coffee, lecture, concert, discussion).
Prices
Free entry or free participation depending on the events. Some Matinales may be ticketed (€5 to €10).
Booking
Booking recommended by phone at 02 48 96 17 16 or by email at [email protected].
Contact
- Phone: 02 48 96 17 16
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.abbayedenoirlac.fr
Cultural mornings at the abbey
Les Matinales de Noirlac are cultural events organized by the Abbaye de Noirlac several times a year, usually on Saturday mornings. These events offer an original formula combining welcome coffee, lectures, and concerts, in a friendly atmosphere conducive to discussion.
Lectures and intellectual encounters
The Matinales feature lectures led by historians, researchers, and specialists. The topics covered are varied: medieval history, Cistercian architecture, early music, contemporary creation, cultural and societal issues. In 2025, historian Patrick Boucheron gave a lecture titled "Between the Middle Ages and Us", followed by a concert by the Ensemble Céladon performing German medieval songs.
Concerts and musical excerpts
Each Matinale is punctuated by musical excerpts or short concerts, related to the theme of the lecture. These musical moments are performed by invited artists or artists in residence at the abbey. Music dialogues with words, creating bridges between eras and artistic disciplines.
A program throughout the year
The Matinales take place throughout the year, generally with 4 to 6 events per year. They are part of the cultural program of the Abbaye de Noirlac and complement the festivals and concerts of the season. These meetings help to create a community of loyal spectators and foster exchanges around culture and music.
Coffee, culture, and conviviality
The Matinales begin with a welcome coffee, a moment of meeting and conviviality. The formula combines intellectual rigor and the pleasure of exchange, in the exceptional setting of the Cistercian abbey. After the lecture and concert, a time for discussion with the speakers is offered to the public.
Discover the abbey's projects
The Matinales are also an opportunity to present the artistic and cultural projects of the Abbaye de Noirlac: artists in residence, festival programming, exhibitions, restoration work. These meetings contribute to the abbey's cultural mediation mission, as a Centre Culturel de Rencontre.
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