Les Musicales de Turenne

Classical music concerts in Turenne

Les Musicales de Turenne are classical music concerts organized during the summer in the medieval village of Turenne, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. These musical events are part of the Festival de la Vézère program, a traveling classical music and opera festival that has been active throughout Corrèze since 1981. The concerts take place in emblematic heritage sites: Château de Turenne, Esplanade de la Grange Rouge, and historic gardens.

Piano recitals and chamber music in an exceptional setting

The program of Les Musicales de Turenne features piano recitals, classical guitar concerts, and chamber music performances. The scheduled artists are renowned musicians, international soloists, and promising young talents, who offer the public high-level interpretations in the intimate settings of the heritage sites. Concerts usually start at 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM, allowing spectators to enjoy the mild summer evenings and the beauty of the Corrèze landscapes.

The Château de Turenne and its gardens

The Château de Turenne is a major historical site in Corrèze, overlooking the village and the valley from its rocky outcrop. Former residence of the viscounty of Turenne, the castle offers an exceptional panorama of the surrounding countryside. The gardens and outdoor spaces of the castle are ideal natural and architectural settings for hosting concerts and musical performances. The acoustics of the place and the beauty of the setting contribute to the magic of the musical evenings.

Visions Musicales and other events

In addition to the Festival de la Vézère, Turenne also hosts Visions Musicales, a series of concerts organized by pianist Dalia Lazar at the Chapelle des Capucins. These concerts, inspired by the Italian festival of Panicale, feature the repertoire of Chopin and other great composers in an intimate format. These events demonstrate the vitality of summer musical life in Turenne and the village's attractiveness for artists and music lovers.