This December, for the fifth time, the Centre de Musique Ancienne de Sauternes will be continuing its musical enchantment in the heart of winter which is both luminous and captivating thanks to its history, heritage and exceptional light.

Château de Malle will be hosting the Étincelle concert entitled “Au Mont des Oliviers”, performed by Les Chantres de Saint-Hilaire, on Saturday 14 December, under the auspices of the Centre de Musique Ancienne de Sauternes (“Sauternes Early Music Centre”).

This December, for the fifth time, the Centre de Musique Ancienne de Sauternes (“Sauternes Early Music Centre”) will be continuing its musical enchantment in the heart of winter, in Sauternes, which is both luminous and captivating thanks to its history, heritage and exceptional light.

“The aim of this year’s musical programme is to create curiosity, links and beauty… Hence the numerous encounters, opportunities created, discoveries to be made involving luthiers, instrumental initiations, conferences, ‘flash’ concerts and all these special moments to be experienced together.” For this fifth edition of the Fêtes Baroques, “the choice of the Orient as the theme will allow the exploration of musical ‘bridges’.” François-Xavier Lacroux, musical director of the festival.

In this context, it was only natural that François-Xavier Lacroux, the festival’s musical director, and Clémence Planty, the owner of Château de Malle, decided to work together to programme this musical and cultural event at Château de Malle, which is currently undergoing a complete renaissance.

The programme

The concert at Château de Malle (45 minutes) is entitled “Au Mont des Oliviers” and will be performed by Les Chantres de Saint-Hilaire with: François-Xavier Lacroux (Latin plainsong), Cécile Larroche (soprano), Isabelle Deproit (alto), Thomas Georget (tenor), Timothé Bougon (baritone), Antonio Guirao (baritone), Ephraim Kahn (Hebrew cantor), Jean-Luc Nardone (reader).

Under the direction of François-Xavier Lacroux, the Chantres de Saint-Hilaire are in permanent residence in Sauternes. An early music ensemble specialising in early French Baroque, they enjoy exploring the vocal repertoire from the late 16th to the 18th century, mostly with a religious connotation. They often venture onto little-explored paths, always seeking opportunities in the art of stirring our emotions.

  • Saturday 14 December
  • At Château de Malle
  • There will be two 45-minute sessions at 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm
  • Each session will end with a tasting of Château de Malle’s 1855 Grand Cru Classé (available from the estate’s shop)
  • The full festival programme is available HERE.

Tickets

Tickets will be available online from 1 November on the event’s website (click here) and at the event from the festival organisers, subject to availability.

To find out more about: events, concerts, conferences, catering, and booking, please click here  https://www.centremusiqueancienne.fr/fetebaroque

Find out more about the Baroque Festival

For events, concerts, conferences, catering, and bookings, click here 

About Château de Malle

Château de Malle is an 1855 Grand Cru Classé, situated in the Graves and Sauternes appellations. Its 18th-century Château and remarkable gardens are listed as a Monument Historique.

Château de Malle is a true testament to French and Bordeaux history and culture. Acquired by Luc and Clémence Planty in April 2024, you can get a preview of the restoration of this historic jewel, and enjoy its renowned wines.

By visiting the estate, you support initiatives dedicated to :

  • The restoration of a natural heritage,
  • The preservation of an architectural heritage,
  • The promotion of a historical heritage.