Concerts

The international ensemble “Les Délices d’Orphée” directed by Jean-Marie Gardette, head of the Music Collegiate, delighted the public of the church of St-Jean during the exceptional concert given on Saturday, September 27, 2014 by twelve young talents including four soloists.
Works by Vivaldi, Bach, Haendel, performed with virtuosity on the harpsichord, cello and violin resounded for one hour and a half, moving everyone deeply.

On Friday, August 1, 2014, we received Jean-Marie Gardette, creator of the Collegial Musicale du Roannais, who invited “The tender wishes”, specialized in the interpretation of Renaissance and Baroque music.
Darja Zemele, a young artist from Latvia, charmed the audience with her talent. She performed works by Couperin, Rameau, Scarlatti in the church of St-Maurice. This harpsichord recital conquered the audience.

On Friday, July 11, 2014, the association welcomed the group Vox Belarus for an exceptional concer in the church of St Jean
In the first part the 8 singers performed orthodox religious songs, full of contrast, combining softness and power. Their songs are vibratory, the sounds fill the whole church and resonate deeply. The vocal technique is perfectly mastered.
The second part, composed of Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian profane songs,enabled a wonderful journey through the folklore of Eastern countries.
It was a pure moment of happiness, for all the spectators (of this evening).