Celtic Festival of Conches-en-Ouche: between tradition and modernity

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Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024the town of Conches-en-Ouche (Eure) will vibrate to the sound of Celtic music in the hall, but also in the church, and will meet the public in more unusual places, such as the Art’monys music store , and two of the city’s bars: Le Cyrano and La Cabane Café.

For three days, dozens of musicians, singers, dancers, tackling all forms of music from Celtic countries, from ancient songs to folk, rock, jazz, including electro, will create the event in an environment creative. The symbol of a festival constantly in motion and open to the world.

Between tradition and contemporary creation, In a rush strives to make these three days lively, to meet new musicians who evolve in atypical universes mixing melodies of yesteryear with current music.

Three days alive

In its programming, the Celtic festival demonstrates that traditional cultures, whatever their origin, are constantly evolving.

Friday November 15, the Celtic cabaret invites three ensembles, the trio Cuttinga generous, invigorating and joyful group on stage; The Crogsmulti-instrumentalists, who have the art of combining melodies of yesteryear and world, rock and electro ambiance; and the exceptional trio Maurice Lennonstar of Irish music. Maurice Lennon is one of Ireland’s most famous violinists. His trio, with Clara Brennan, on vocals and violin, and Chris Dawson on Irish bouzouki, cittern, various wooden flutes, bodhrán and other instrumental curiosities, promises an invigorating end to the evening.

Celtic music for women

Saturday, November 16, a big fest-noz evening will enliven the village hall with no less than four ensembles: Black in Bal which places a lot of importance on dance while offering a universe that moves away from folklore thanks to powerful riffs and an unstoppable groove; Nostradan atypical trio which approaches the stage with original instruments such as a diatonic accordion, a historical harp and devilish percussion; the duo Le Mauff Lardièrean accordion and a violin, which has been delighting the ears and tickling the feet of Bretons in the Nantes region since 2021; and the group SEIM who always has energy to spare. There will be no time to flinch on the floor!

Sunday November 17, Araëllea female duo with original compositions, will take over the Sainte-Foy church. Araëlle was born from the alchemy between two sisters, Sarah and Emmanuelle. These singer-musicians please and embody, through their songs, stories of happy or miserable love, daydreams and regrets, rootedness in the earth and the splendor of nature. The grand finale will take place at the Bacri Hall with the four singing musicians of Locking who will perform a repertoire of Irish pubs, sea shanties, jigs…

Celtic Festival: Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November. Reservation strongly recommended on 06 85 76 08 56 or [email protected] Direct sale at the media library (02 32 30 26 44) or at the music store (02 76 12 44 84). Saturday at 11 a.m.: Le Cyrano, at 3:30 p.m.: Art’monys; at 4:30 p.m.: La Cabane Café. Introduction to dance at Salle Prévert at 4 p.m.

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