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Le Festival Musiques Au Present Transforme Le Palais Des Archeveques De Narbonne En Laboratoire Sonore a Ciel Ouvert
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AI-generatedThe 19th edition of the Musiques au Présent festival will transform the Madeleine courtyard of Narbonne's Archbishop Palace into an open-air sound laboratory from July 21st to 25th, 2026. The event invites the public to explore 'New Horizons of Sound,' featuring diverse contemporary artists and genres. Highlights include performances by Collectif Koa, Momi Maiga, Aloïs Benoit, Cédric Hanriot, and Robinson Khoury.
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- The festival will take place over five evenings (July 21-25, 2026) in the Madeleine courtyard of Narbonne's Archbishop Palace.
- Musiques au Présent focuses on contemporary music, emphasizing improvisation and new musical languages rather than specific genres like jazz or rock.
- The theme for the 19th edition is 'New Horizons of Sound,' encouraging exploration of diverse sonic possibilities.
- Featured artists include Collectif Koa (jazz/pop/contemporary), Momi Maiga (kora, flamenco, jazz), and Aloïs Benoit (acoustics/electronics).
- The program concludes on July 25th with Robinson Khoury, a trombonist blending oriental, modern jazz, and electronic sounds.
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