Literature, Music and Painting
Music and Festivals in Normandy
Normandy has provided inspiration for numerous composers and songwriters over the centuries and is today a perfect destination for choir and concert tours, live music and festivals as well as touring companies and orchestras.
In this section, discover all there is to know about music in Normandy, from the musicians and composers it has inspired to the wealth of festivals and artists that it now attracts.
Music Festivals
Summer 2011
Whilst the UK boasts major festivals such as Reading and Leeds and Glastonbury, France certainly holds its own, attracting some of the biggest festival acts to some of its coolest venues. Normandy is no exception and this summer promises to be jam packed with live music for all tastes being performed at some exceptional venues across the region.
For more information click here to view the full list of music events.
Classical Concerts
Spring/Summer 2011
This Spring/Summer sees Normandy host a range of classical music events, including two performances of Puccini's opera, Madame Butterfly. Not only does the music promise to be of the highest standard but its setting will be equally spectacular.
For more information click here to view the full list of music events.
Normandy
A Rich History Of Music
It is not only Normandy in the 21st Century that boasts an internationally renowned music scene! For hundreds of years musicians and composers have taken inspiration from their birthplace.
Click here to take a look at our list of famous Norman musicians and find out more.
