The 42nd Edition of the Heures Musicales in Biot

The town of Biot, nestled in the heart of the Maritime Alps, is preparing to host the 42nd edition of the Heures Musicales Festival, one of the most prestigious musical events on the French Riviera.

From May 16 to June 18, 2025, the festival will once again delight audiences with unforgettable evenings of emotion and virtuosity in the beautiful setting of southern France. The program will feature recitals and chamber concerts, with both internationally renowned artists and emerging young talents of the classical music scene taking the stage.

Founded over forty years ago by the passion and vision of Liliane Valsecchi, and now organized by the Heures Musicales de Biot Association with the support of the Town of Biot and the Departmental Council, the festival has become a key event for classical music lovers.

This year, the program presents four exceptional evenings with both returning stars of the festival and new talents eager to participate in this “celebration of music.”

Among the artists performing are pianist Mao Fujita, violinists Renaud and Gautier Capuçon, pianist Nelson Goerner, and young violinists Luka and Léo Ispir, winners of the Gautier Capuçon Foundation program.

Concert Schedule:

• Friday, May 16 – 9:00 PM
  Mao Fujita, piano recital
  Program: Scriabin, Mozart, Beethoven

• Monday, June 9 – 9:00 PM
  Renaud Capuçon (violin), Paul Zientara (viola), Julia Hagen (cello), Guillaume Bellom (piano)
  Program: Mozart, Mahler, R. Strauss

• Thursday, June 12 – 9:00 PM
  Nelson Goerner, piano recital
  Program: Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninov, Schumann

• Wednesday, June 18 – 9:00 PM
  Luka Ispir (violin) and Léo Ispir (cello)
  Program: Mozart, Ravel
  Gautier Capuçon (cello) and Jérôme Ducros (piano)
  Program: Schumann, Brahms, Rachmaninov

Due to the limited capacity of the venues, reservation is required.
A free shuttle service will be available from the Fontanette parking lot during concert nights.