Festival of baroque music in the heritage sites of the Jura
Created in 2022 under the artistic direction of conductor Vincent Dumestre, Les Saisons Baroques du Jura create a dialogue between baroque music and the rich heritage of the Jura region. The festival unfolds throughout the year in exceptional locations: the abbey of Baume-les-Messieurs, the caves, and the historic churches and halls of Lons-le-Saunier, Arbois, Poligny, and the wine-growing villages of the Jura. The ensemble Le Poème Harmonique is the resident ensemble.
The Saisons Baroques du Jura are a festival of baroque and ancient music created in 2022 under the artistic direction of conductor Vincent Dumestre, founder of the ensemble Le Poème Harmonique. This new kind of festival creates a dialogue between the music of the 17th and 18th centuries and the exceptional architectural and natural heritage of the Jura.
The festival is driven by the artistic vision of Vincent Dumestre, a major figure on the international baroque scene. His ensemble Le Poème Harmonique, founded in 1998, is the resident ensemble of the Saisons Baroques and is responsible for the musical direction of several concerts in each edition. This high-level artistic presence gives the festival national and international renown.
Concerts take place in remarkable sites of Jura's heritage: the abbey church and caves of Baume-les-Messieurs, the churches and chapels of Lons-le-Saunier, Poligny, Arbois, Chilly-le-Vignoble, and Blois-sur-Seille. This immersion in heritage creates a unique sensory experience, where the acoustics of sacred places and natural cavities magnify baroque music.
Unlike a festival concentrated over a few days, the Saisons Baroques unfold throughout the year, with highlights in spring and summer. The program includes residency concerts, baroque dance evenings, concerts in the caves, and major evenings in the abbey church.
Each edition is built around a unifying theme: the New Worlds in 2022, exploring the baroque music of South America; Nature and the Natural in 2025, exploring the links between baroque art and Jura's nature.
5th edition of Les Saisons Baroques du Jura. Baroque music concerts in the heritage sites of the Jura under the artistic direction of Vincent Dumestre.
Les Saisons Baroques du Jura return in 2026 for their 5th edition, under the artistic direction of Vincent Dumestre. The festival will continue its mission of creating a dialogue between baroque music and the heritage of the Jura, in exceptional locations ranging from the abbey church of Baume-les-Messieurs to the caves and churches of the wine-growing region.
The program and theme for this edition will be announced later on the official website.
Concerts take place in various heritage sites in the Jura:
The concert venues are spread throughout the Jura department. Access by car is recommended. The precise locations and times are indicated for each concert in the program.
Tickets are available on the festival's official website. Prices vary depending on the concert.
Official website: www.saisonsbaroquesdujura.fr
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