Vochora Festival

Polyphonic art at the heart of Ardèche-Hermitage

Founded in July 1998 as a vocal-choral festival in Tournon-sur-Rhône and Tain-l'Hermitage, Vochora has become a benchmark in the French music scene over more than twenty-five years. The original polyphonic concept quickly expanded to an open program, with great diversity in the choice of works, musical styles, and invited ensembles. From ancient music to contemporary creation, from sacred to secular, from traditional world polyphonies to the great pieces of the classical repertoire, Vochora offers a unique panorama of the human voice.

Concerts in remarkable heritage sites

Vochora concerts take place in characterful venues that enhance the listening experience: the Collegiate Church of Saint-Julien de Tournon-sur-Rhône, the Church of Notre-Dame de Tain-l'Hermitage, the courtyard of the Gabriel-Faure high school in Tournon, the church of Mauves, the church and the community hall of Saint-Félicien, and the community hall of Colombier-le-Vieux. These exceptional acoustic spaces contribute to the unique atmosphere of the festival, between architectural heritage and musical excellence.

Demanding artistic direction

Under the artistic direction of Gérard Lacombe and the presidency of Muriel Joubert, Vochora annually invites excellent vocal and instrumental ensembles, both French and international. The programming favors encounters between styles and traditions, original creations, and musical discoveries. More than 500 concerts, workshops, and outreach activities have been offered since the festival's inception, making Vochora a major cultural player in the Ardèche-Hermitage region.

A musical season throughout the year

Beyond the summer festival, Vochora develops a musical season from September to June with concerts in the same heritage venues. Singing workshops and vocal courses allow amateurs to practice polyphonic singing. Musical outreach activities for schoolchildren and the general public complete this ambitious cultural project rooted in the Drôme and Ardèche region.