A new year begins, that of 27^ème Festival Lyrique à Belle Ile.

We closed 2024 in style with the magnificent concert "Let's Sing Christmas!which delighted the Palais church. Under the inspired direction of Gerald de Montmarinaccompanied by Brigitte Claire piano, the Festival Choir and Jazmin Black Grollemund performed some of the great Christmas classics. The evening continued in a warm atmosphere, with mulled wine served on the forecourt, accompanied by the fanfare of the Guerveurs. This charity sale raised 400 €who will reinforce their collection for their Chapelle aux Dames premises.

David Jacksonour new artistic director, is actively preparing his very first festival, which will be held from August 1st to 15th. The selected works will be unveiled in the coming weeks, while the recruitment of musicians and soloists is in full swing.

At the same time, Jazmin Black Grollemundour new artistic delegate for cultural activities, is continuing her work on the work of Carmenin collaboration with collège Michel Lotte and école primaire Poumet. The next major event in this project will be the "lyric week" on Belle-Îlescheduled for spring.

We are also delighted to announce the launch of the circle of Festival patronsbaptized "Horizons LyriquesThis year's event will bring together companies, foundations and private donors to support our association. Your support is essential to keep the festival going. Find out more about Horizons Lyriquesfollow this link : Horizons Lyriques

Finally, as you may have noticed, we've adopted a new graphic charter, with a new look and feel. new logocelebrating this new milestone for our artistic direction.

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I wish you all the best for a happy and harmonious 2025. May music brighten your everyday life.

Jean-Philippe Pasquier

Chairman of the Board of Directors