Concert programming
The Iberian Musical Universe: Spain, the Mediterranean and the Americas
44th Edition – August 2026
Sunday, August 2: Quatuor Cantoria
Dive into the heart of vocal polyphony with the program “Las Hijas de Isabel” (Isabella’s Daughters). This journey takes us through the European courts of the 15th and 16th centuries, following the three daughters of Isabella the Catholic. Experience the courtly music of Spain, Portugal, Burgundy, and England, featuring composers such as Mateo Flecha “El Viejo”, Juan del Encina, Claudin de Sermisy, and Josquin Desprez…
Wednesday, August 5: Bertrand Cuiller & Violaine Cochard (Harpsichords), Martyna Pastuszka (Violin)
The original program “Scarlatti per Tre” focuses on some Scarlatti’s sonatas. Through a blend of arrangement, rewriting, and improvisation, the artists offer a completely new perspective on the works of this legendary composer. The program also features the famous Fandango by Padre Antonio Soler.
Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7: Ensemble Matica de Flor
(Concert on August 7th)
The program “Alta Es La Luna” (High is the Moon) showcases traditional Sephardic songs, woven with musical influences from the Balkans, Turkey, the Arab world, and even Berber Kabyle chants.
Special Event (August 6): This young Lyon-based ensemble will host a free musical talk to introduce their Mediterranean repertoire and traditional instruments (Renaissance lute, Baroque guitar, medieval fiddle, bansuri flute, and Oriental percussion).
Monday, August 10: Arianna Savall & the Ensemble Hirundo Maris
This exclusive program, “Iberian Music Through the Ages”, makes its debut in Simiane. Conceived as a musical journey from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, it explores the history and rich sound traditions of the Iberian Peninsula, from the Renaissance and Spanish Baroque to the works of Federico García Lorca.
Thursday, August 13: Los Temperamentos The program “De la Conquista y otros Demonios” (Of the Conquest and Other Demons) explores the musical influences between Europe and the Americas during the Baroque era. It provides a fascinating overview of this vibrant period of cultural and musical history, featuring works by Antonio Bertali, José Marin, Jakob Hermann Klein, and anonymous Indigenous composers.