Les Nouvelles Voix en Normandie

Discover the treasures of Normandy’s heritage by sharing some of the finest pages of Baroque music, while promoting the professional integration of young artists. That’s the aim of this initiative by Le Poème Harmonique.

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Candidates for the Concours Corneille – Concours international de chant baroque de Normandie – are among the best hopefuls of international baroque singing. Every two years, more than a hundred applications arrive from all over the world. The young singers selected come to Rouen at the end of September to compete in the Chapelle Corneille in front of an international jury of leading classical music professionals, artists and programmers.

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At a time when supporting the next generation of artists is more important than ever, the Nouvelles Voix en Normandie tour offers young musicians at the beginning of their professional careers a unique opportunity to perform, gain visibility, and showcase their talent. The laureates of the Concours Corneille 2025 will embark on a tour of some of Normandy’s most remarkable heritage sites, bringing the emotion and richness of Baroque music beyond traditional concert venues. Through performances in exceptional and often little-known locations, the tour invites audiences across Normandy to experience this repertoire in unique settings while rediscovering a rich cultural heritage that lies close to home.