Mélodies sur Arzon
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Edition 2025 — Mélodies sur Arzon
The 20th anniversary edition of Mélodies sur Arzon was held from July 14 to 20, 2025, in Craponne-sur-Arzon. To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, the Association Artistique et Culturelle de Craponne offered an exceptional program with the patronage of pianist Jean-Philippe Collard, a Chopin concerto performed by pianist Roger Muraro accompanied by the Jeune Ensemble de Lausanne, and an opera evening bringing together the festival's choir workshop and professional singers.
20th Anniversary Edition - July 14 to 20, 2025
To celebrate its twenty years, the Mélodies sur Arzon festival offered a particularly festive and ambitious edition. The Association Artistique et Culturelle de Craponne brought together leading artists to celebrate two decades of classical music in Craponne-sur-Arzon.
The anniversary concert on Thursday, July 17, under the patronage of pianist Jean-Philippe Collard, brought together musicians who have marked the festival's history for a moment of emotion and musical reunion. On Friday, July 18, pianist Roger Muraro performed a Chopin concerto accompanied by the Jeune Ensemble de Lausanne. The opera evening on Saturday, July 19, highlighted vocal music, with the choir from the festival's choral singing workshop and professional singers in a romantic program.
A surprise concert in the form of a sound and light show was offered on Wednesday, July 16, at the media library. The masterclass students' recital concerts concluded the festival on Sunday, July 20, open free to the public.
Programme
Program for the 20th Edition
Monday, July 14 to Saturday, July 19
- Chamber music masterclasses at Collège Notre-Dame: violin, cello, piano
- Week-long choral singing workshop with piano accompaniment
- Open-air concerts in the village: Tuesday and Friday at 6 PM, Saturday at 12 PM
Wednesday, July 16 - 9:30 PM
- Surprise concert — sound and light show at the media library (free)
Thursday, July 17 - 8:30 PM - Chapelle des Pénitents
- Anniversary concert under the patronage of Jean-Philippe Collard with musicians who have marked the festival
Friday, July 18 - 8:30 PM - Chapelle des Pénitents
- Chopin Concerto by Roger Muraro (piano) and the Jeune Ensemble de Lausanne
Saturday, July 19 - 8:30 PM - Chapelle des Pénitents
- Opera evening — choir from the singing workshop and professional singers, romantic program
Sunday, July 20 - 10:30 AM and 2 PM
- Masterclass recital concerts (free)
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
- 20th anniversary of the festival, an exceptional and festive edition
- Jean-Philippe Collard, patron of the Thursday anniversary concert
- Roger Muraro, Chopin concerto with the Jeune Ensemble de Lausanne
- Opera evening with the festival choir and professional singers
- Sound and light show surprise at the media library
- Five free open-air concerts in the village
Prices
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Where does it take place — Mélodies sur Arzon
Chapelle des Pénitents
Avenue de la Prairie, 43500 Craponne-sur-Arzon