Festival returns for its 17th edition

The L'Esprit du Piano festival is set to return for its 17th edition, running from November 17 to 29. Organized in partnership with the Bordeaux Opera, the festival has been split into two parts since 2023, offering a varied schedule of performances throughout the year.

Artistic director presents autumn program

Paul-Arnaud Péjouan, the artistic director, has curated an autumn program that follows the spring series, "New Generation," which focused on introducing emerging pianists to audiences. This edition promises to highlight both established and emerging talent in the world of classical piano.

Renowned pianists to perform

During the festival, two renowned pianists from the famous Russian School will perform in the Auditorium: Elisabeth Leonskaja and Arcadi Volodos. Their presence is expected to draw significant attention from both local and international audiences.

Young talents to be featured

The festival will also showcase two young talents: Arielle Beck, who was named Solo Revelation of the Victoires de la Musique 2026, and Alexandra Dovgan. These performances aim to highlight the next generation of pianists in the classical music scene.

Additional performances in other venues

Promising artists Theo Degardin and Simon Bürki will perform in the Church of Notre-Dame and the 700 Amphitheater of the Bordeaux-Montaigne University, respectively, adding to the festival’s diverse offerings across different venues in Bordeaux.

Jazz pianists to add variety

As part of the festival’s tradition, two jazz pianists will perform in the evenings: Tigran Hamasyan and Shai Maestro. Their performances will bring a different musical flavor to the festival, appealing to a broader audience.