Speakers Peter Nahon (CNRS - CMBV) Lola Soulier (University of Tours - CMBV) Jean-Louis Epain Bernard Desblancs Mathys Marie Nolwenn Zaour Simon Froger Gaëtan Polteau As part of the [...]
Born in 1657, Michel-Richard de Lalande was successively a choirboy, an organist, and then sous-maître of the Chapelle royale following the famous 1683 competition, succeeding Henry Du Mont and Pierre [...]
Based on listening, gentleness and sharing, the Baby Baroque workshops invite toddlers (0–3 years old) and their parents to experience the Baroque repertoire and nursery rhymes through a sensitive approach. [...]
This season will, in particular, explore the musical repertoire, which is as rich as it is little-known, of 17th century French cathedrals, featured on the 2026 Château de Versailles Spectacles recording [...]
Programme Friday 20 November Introduction Bénédicte Hertz (Centre de musique baroque de Versailles – CESR) Thomas Leconte (Centre de musique baroque de Versailles – CESR) Speakers Edward [...]
Speakers Peter Nahon (CNRS - CMBV) Lola Soulier (University of Tours - CMBV) Jean-Louis Epain Bernard Desblancs Mathys Marie Nolwenn Zaour Simon Froger Gaëtan Polteau As part of the [...]
Teaching, passing on knowledge, supporting: what are the challenges for early music today and tomorrow? Present in numerous conservatoires, higher education institutions, specialist music education establishments, [...]
Born in 1657, Michel-Richard de Lalande was successively a choirboy, an organist, and then sous-maître of the Chapelle royale following the famous 1683 competition, succeeding Henry Du Mont and Pierre [...]
Scores / Découvertes collection Viola da gamba, volumes 1, 2 and 3 Anthology of French Baroque Music Viola da gamba, vol. 1 Works collected and edited by Mathilde Hénin and Claire GautrotViola [...]
Based on listening, gentleness and sharing, the Baby Baroque workshops invite toddlers (0–3 years old) and their parents to experience the Baroque repertoire and nursery rhymes through a sensitive approach. [...]
Since 2021, the Fonds has supported the CMBV’s development around several priorities: supporting young talent, enriching the CMBV’s heritage collections and instrument collection, and contributing to [...]
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.