Provence International Chamber Music Festival

A festival founded by three virtuosos

The Provence International Chamber Music Festival was born in 1993 from the friendship and shared passion of three exceptional musicians: pianist Eric Le Sage, clarinettist Paul Meyer, and flautist Emmanuel Pahud. These three virtuosos, who are among the greatest soloists of their generation, wanted to create a meeting place where chamber music would be performed with intimacy, conviviality, and artistic excellence.

The Chateau de l'Emperi, an exceptional setting

The Chateau de l'Emperi, a medieval fortress from the 12th-16th century perched on the rock of Puech in Salon-de-Provence, offers a unique setting for chamber music. Its Renaissance courtyard, with its remarkable acoustics, is the main venue for the summer concerts. The Abbaye de Sainte-Croix, the eglise Saint-Michel, and the temple Portail Coucou also host concerts, offering a diversity of settings and atmospheres.

A top-tier program

Each edition brings together around thirty international soloists for an original program that dialogues between the great works of the repertoire — from Mozart to Ravel, from Beethoven to Brahms — and lesser-known or contemporary pieces. The ensembles vary from duos to large ensembles, offering a rich and varied sound palette. The limited capacity of the Emperi courtyard and other venues ensures exceptional proximity between musicians and the audience.

European reach

In three decades, the festival has become one of the major events for chamber music in Europe, attracting audiences with the quality of its programming, the prestige of its performers, and the beauty of its venues. Concerts are regularly sold out, demonstrating the loyalty of a knowledgeable audience from all over France and abroad.