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20 years of Emotion: The Embaroquement Immédiat Festival thinks big!
Get ready for a sensory voyage beyond time. From May 4 to 31, 2026, the Valenciennes region will vibrate to the rhythm of baroque music for an exceptional anniversary edition.
For two decades, Embaroquement Immédiat has been transforming our heritage into a musical showcase. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the festival offers a flamboyant program of timeless masterpieces and forgotten nuggets.
Highlights not to be missed:
Wednesday May 6 (7pm - Valenciennes) : Musical Tournament with the ensemble Les Timbres. A friendly duel between the geniuses Bach, Corelli, Marais and Haendel, where the audience votes.
Tuesday May 12 (6.30pm - Saint-Saulve): QUATRE (saisons), a show combining contemporary dance and baroque accents by Cie Beaux Champs.
Friday May 15 (8:00 pm - Maing): CHUT(es)! baroque antics with mezzo-soprano Lucile Richardot and harpsichordist Jean-Luc Ho.
Sunday, May 17 (3pm - Quarouble): French and German passions by the Theodora ensemble.
Sunday, May 31 (Valenciennes): Closing day "Clavecins Mania!". A marathon of 5 concerts on 5 different instruments (10:30 am: Orphée Foucher de la Fuente; 11:30 am: Esther Mamane...).
Join leading international ensembles (Gli Incogniti, Scherzi Musicali, Harmonia Sacra) and the virtuosos of tomorrow. From centuries-old churches to grand salons, rediscover the region's architectural treasures, sublimated by acoustics and emotion.
Meetings with artists, educational workshops and festive surprises punctuate this month of celebration. Whether you're an experienced music lover or simply curious, let yourself be transported by the magic of the Baroque.
The invitation is out: board now for excellence!
Information and reservations : Online ticketing at www.embaroquement.com or at the festival office: 1 rue Émile Durieux, Valenciennes.

