From September 5 to 30, the 45th edition of the International Piano Festival at the Jacobins reserves a prominent place for performers of the new generation. Big names and rising stars of the discipline will come together in an exceptional location in the Ville Rose.
Zoom in on this back-to-school festival not to be missed!
The unmissable back-to-school festival
The Piano aux Jacobins festival offers Toulouse residents a musical start to the new school year! For 3 weeks, great artists will take turns in front of the keyboard installed in a historic location in the Ville Rose: the cloister of the Jacobins. This unique place with exceptional acoustics will offer a unique experience to visitors, who will be able to indulge in performances by pianists from all over the world.
Big international names and new talents
The 2024 edition opens on September 5, with a concert given by the young and talented Rachel Breen, broadcast live on France Musique. As festival director Catherine d’Argoubet points out, the taste for discovery and curiosity about younger generation performers have always been at the heart of the festival’s priorities, which welcomes 16 artists this year.
This lineup brilliantly illustrates this orientation thanks to talents such as Mao Fujita, Arielle Beck, Anton Mejias and Isata Kanneh-Mason, alongside artists already acclaimed by the public, such as Vadym Kholodenko, Nathanaël Gouin and Beatrice Rana.
Pedja Muzijevic, a key figure on the American scene, is will perform for the first time in France during this 45th edition.
The festival's loyal friends, Christian Zacharias, Philippe Bianconi and Marc-André Hamelin, undisputed masters of their art, will captivate the audience with works that are dear to them.
Finally, jazz will, as always, occupy a special place at Piano aux Jacobins. Thanks to the support of the BNP-Paribas Foundation, electrifying moments are expected with performances by Omri Mor, Tom Oren and Karla Martínez.
A poster by Sumayyah Samaha
After a tribute to artist Lynn Umlauf last year, the Piano aux Jacobins festival is honoring artist Sumayyah Samaha for the poster of its 45th edition. Of Lebanese origin, the artist has lived in New York since the early 1980s, where she is now recognized for her work in abstract art. Samaha has exhibited her works in numerous galleries and museums throughout the United States and internationally, receiving recognition for her unique approach and contribution to contemporary art.
Since May 22, it is possible to reserve tickets by phone at 05 61 22 40 05, online on the Piano aux Jacobins website, at the Festival office located at 56 rue Gambetta in Toulouse, or on the Fnac website or in stores Fnac, Géant, Système U and Intermarché. The Festival is also a partner of the Pass Culture.
For latecomers, it is possible to reserve your entry at the concert venue up to one hour before the start of each performance, subject to availability.
Prices range from €20 to €40 depending on the location. Students, under 26s and job seekers benefit from a reduced rate of €7 in the 3rd category, upon presentation of proof.
