Saint-Louis-des-Français in Rome : extraordinary music in the 18th century - Based on the book by Michela BertiViva Luigi! Musiche straordinarie a San Luigi dei Francesi di Roma nel XVIII secolo [...]
For more than thirty years, the CMBV has been working to restore Henry Du Mont (1610–1684) to his rightful place, notably through the complete edition of his works, a project that is now nearing completion. [...]
Recitals, concerts, exhibitions of rare instruments and introductory workshops every hour will punctuate the afternoon, in partnership with the Clavecin en France association. This event will highlight [...]
Between 1690 and 1695, Marc-Antoine Charpentier was once again setting Offices de Ténèbres to music for the Jesuits, and he thought of his collaborator M. Beaupuy, asking him to compose three troisièmes [...]
The Baby Baroque workshops offer 45 minute sessions of relaxed listening and sharing led by CMBV teacher Sylvie Goueffon - combining baroque repertoire and nursery rhymes with a presentation of vocals [...]
Saint-Louis-des-Français in Rome : extraordinary music in the 18th century - Based on the book by Michela BertiViva Luigi! Musiche straordinarie a San Luigi dei Francesi di Roma nel XVIII secolo [...]
Instrument emblématique du XVIIᵉ siècle, aux côtés de la viole et du théorbe, la flûte à bec occupe une place essentielle dans la musique française. Présente dans le ballet, l’opéra et les suites instrumentales, [...]
For more than thirty years, the CMBV has been working to restore Henry Du Mont (1610–1684) to his rightful place, notably through the complete edition of his works, a project that is now nearing completion. [...]
Lalande’s death in June 1726 by no means marked the end of the dissemination of his works; on the contrary, it inaugurated a posterity of remarkable longevity, unparalleled in the French musical landscape. [...]
Recitals, concerts, exhibitions of rare instruments and introductory workshops every hour will punctuate the afternoon, in partnership with the Clavecin en France association. This event will highlight [...]
This prestigious programme welcomes 17 students per year, aged 18 to 30, recruited through competitive examinations in France and internationally. Over two years (CPES – preparatory classes for higher [...]
Concerts, stage productions, teaching projects, recordings: the production department encourages the spread of French Baroque music.
Symposiums, study days, seminars, publications, performance practices : the CMBV Research Department is a musicology lab, working in partnership with the CESR and the CNRS.
Sharing knowledge of early music and practical expertise in French baroque music in particular, is one of the key missions of the CMBV.
The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles designs bespoke local activities and outreach projects, notably for youngsters.
Sheet music, books, CDs and DVDs. The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles offers a variety of publications.
The CMBV has multiple ressources: a specialised library, digital resources, stage set & costume collections, musical instruments, 18 rehearsal rooms, etc.