Les Musicales de Mortagne et du Perche
Chamber music festival in the heart of Perche
About Musicales de Mortagne
Les Musicales de Mortagne: A Historic Festival of the Perche
Founded in 1979 by harpsichord maker Jacques Brault under the name « Juin Musical », the festival adopted the name Les Musicales de Mortagne et du Perche in 2016 to reflect its roots throughout the Percheron territory. It is one of the oldest chamber music festivals in Normandie, with over four decades of high-quality musical programming.
A Unique Format Over Three Weekends
Each year, the festival unfolds over three successive weekends between late June and early July, traditionally the last weekend of June and the first two weekends of July. It offers six exceptional musical encounters at the beginning of summer, in churches and heritage buildings in Mortagne-au-Perche and surrounding communes (Sainte-Céronne, Tourouvre-au-Perche, La Mesnière, Loisé, Longny-au-Perche, La Perrière, Pervenchères).
A Demanding Thematic Program
Each edition is built around a thematic thread that guides the programming. The festival subtly alternates between early music, romantic chamber music, and contemporary creations, hosting internationally renowned soloists and ensembles in an exceptional architectural setting.
Exceptional Concert Venues
Concerts take place in churches and heritage buildings in the Perche, offering remarkable acoustics and an architectural setting of great beauty. The medieval town of Mortagne-au-Perche, perched on its promontory, provides an ideal backdrop for these musical events.
Regional and National Influence
Over the years, Les Musicales de Mortagne has built a solid reputation in the world of chamber music, attracting leading artists and a loyal audience from all over Normandie and the Paris region. The festival is a member of France Festivals, the national federation of music and live performance festivals, attesting to the quality of its programming.
Bookings and Information
Bookings can be made through the Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mortagne-au-Perche starting from May each year. Several options are available: single ticket, reduced rate (students, job seekers, groups, subscriptions for 4 concerts or more), and a 6-concert package for the most dedicated festival-goers.
Musicales de Mortagne — edition 2026
The 40th edition of Les Musicales de Mortagne et du Perche takes place from June 27 to July 12, 2026, over three consecutive weekends, centered around the theme "Romanticism". Six exceptional concerts bring together internationally renowned artists — Adam Laloum, Quatuor Ludwig, Emmanuelle Bertrand, Pierre Fouchenneret, Raquel Camarinha — in the churches and heritage sites of the Perche region.
40th Edition — Romanticism
To celebrate its four decades of existence, Les Musicales de Mortagne et du Perche festival dedicates its 40th edition to Romanticism, a musical movement that profoundly marked the 19th century. From June 27 to July 12, 2026, six exceptional musical encounters at the beginning of summer explore the multiple facets of this movement — from pre-Romantic Sturm und Drang to post-Romanticism — in the churches and heritage sites of the Perche region.
A Program Featuring Great Romantic Masters
The festival offers a journey through the works of Schumann, Clara Schumann, Chopin, Schubert, Strauss, Sibelius, Grieg, Reger, Scriabine, as well as pre-Romantic composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, and the Empfindsamkeit of J.-S. Bach's sons. Each concert highlights a specific instrument and repertoire — from the romantic violin to Chopin's piano, including vocal melodies and post-Romanticism for cello and piano.
Six Concerts in Six Heritage Sites
The concerts take place in churches and exceptional venues in the Perche region: Église Notre-Dame de Mortagne-au-Perche, Église de La Mesnière, Église Saint-Germain de Loisé, Église Saint-Aubin de Tourouvre, Église Saint-Martin de Longny-au-Perche, and Manoir de Soisay. These heritage settings offer remarkable acoustics and an exceptional architectural backdrop for chamber music.
Programme Musicales de Mortagne 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 8:30 PM
Église Notre-Dame, Mortagne-au-Perche
- Empfindsamkeit — Works by J.-S. Bach's Sons
- Ensemble L'Encyclopédie — conducted by Florent Albrecht (pianoforte)
- Anna Reinhold, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Église de La Mesnière
- The Romantic Violin — Schumann, Clara Schumann, Respighi
- Pierre Fouchenneret, violin
- Romain Descharmes, piano
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — 8:30 PM
Église Saint-Germain, Loisé
- Sturm und Drang (Storm and Stress) — Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
- Quatuor Ludwig
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Église Saint-Aubin, Tourouvre-au-Perche
- The Complete Melodies of Frédéric Chopin
- Raquel Camarinha, soprano
- Mathieu Pordoy, piano
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — 8:30 PM
Église Saint-Martin, Longny-au-Perche
- The Romantic Piano — Chopin, Schumann, Schubert
- Adam Laloum, piano
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Manoir de Soisay
- Post-Romanticism — Schubert, Reger, Strauss, Scriabine, Sibelius, Grieg
- Emmanuelle Bertrand, cello
- Pascal Amoyel, piano
Highlights Musicales de Mortagne 2026
- 40th anniversary edition of the festival, dedicated to Romanticism
- Adam Laloum (piano), one of the great French pianists of his generation, in a romantic recital
- The rare complete melodies of Chopin with Raquel Camarinha and Mathieu Pordoy
- The Quatuor Ludwig in a Sturm und Drang Haydn-Mozart-Beethoven program
- Emmanuelle Bertrand and Pascal Amoyel for a post-romantic closing concert at Manoir de Soisay
- Six concerts in six churches and heritage sites in the Perche region
Prices Musicales de Mortagne 2026
Practical information — Musicales de Mortagne
Access
By car: Mortagne-au-Perche is located 1h40 from Paris via the A11 then the N12 towards Alençon, exit Mortagne-au-Perche. Free parking available in town.
By train: Nearest station: Le Mans (1h) or Alençon (45 min), then connection by bus or car.
Ticketing and Bookings
Bookings can be made through the Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mortagne-au-Perche starting from May. Three booking methods are available:
- In person at the Office de Tourisme (36, place du Général de Gaulle, 61400 Mortagne-au-Perche)
- By phone at 02 33 83 34 37
- By mail with a form to download from the official website, accompanied by payment by check made out to the Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mortagne, at least 8 days before the concert date
Concerts take place in various churches and heritage sites in Mortagne-au-Perche and neighboring communes (Loisé, Tourouvre, La Mesnière, Longny-au-Perche, Manoir de Soisay, etc.).
Practical Information
Concerts generally start at 8:30 PM or 6:00 PM depending on the day. As the churches are not heated, it is advisable to bring warm clothing for evening concerts. Detailed programs are available at the Office de Tourisme and on the official festival website.
Contact: Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mortagne-au-Perche – Tel: 02 33 83 34 37 – Email: [email protected]
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Églises et lieux patrimoniaux de Mortagne-au-Perche
36, place du Général de Gaulle, 61400 Mortagne-au-Perche, 61400 Mortagne-au-Perche