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Les BaroQuiales Festival
The festival was founded out of
a desire to share the Baroque heritage of the Roya and Bévéra valleys
Launched in 1998 on the initiative of Katia Chanson, chair of the Roya Bévéra Tourism Development Association, the Festival is rooted in promoting the valleys’ rich historical and architectural heritage. In Sospel, on the Baroque Route, the creation of a cultural event centred on the Baroque makes perfect sense.
The programme curated by Gilbert Bezzina, who served as director for the first six years, and the commitment of local cultural and historical stakeholders, enabled the festival to establish a national reputation.
In 2007, the Festival, which had been temporarily suspended, was revived under the direction of Silvano Rodi. Jean-Sébastien Beauvais has been the artistic director for several years now.
Since 2022, it has been held not only in Sospel but also in Breil-sur-Roya, Moulinet, Saorge, Roquebrune village and La Turbie.
A programme dedicated to exploring
of all facets of the Baroque!
With concerts in venues boasting exceptional acoustics, open-air theatre performances, guided tours, shows and workshops for young audiences, this eclectic festival explores every facet of Baroque art. Every year, enthusiasts and the simply curious alike are invited to discover the immense richness of the Baroque through a programme of the highest calibre. Internationally renowned artists and ensembles perform in exceptional Baroque venues such as Saint-Michel Cathedral and its forecourt, or the Sainte-Croix Chapel.
Baroquiales 2024
Musiciennes Baroquiales 2024
On behalf of the management of the Les BaroQuiales Festival,
Jean-Sébastien Beauvais
A trained countertenor and choir director, Jean-Sébastien Beauvais is the artistic director of the Les BaroQuiales Festival in Sospel. A graduate of leading international institutions in vocal performance and choral conducting, he is committed to passing on knowledge, upholding humanist values and fostering an openness to the spiritual dimension in art. He conducts La Chambre, a vocal ensemble specialising in a cappella sacred music, in residence at the Monaco Foundation at the Cité Universitaire in Paris.
Scene Musiciens Baroquiales 2024
