20 august > 21 august

9th Roya Early Music Festival: Opera at the Monastery!

  • Cultural
  • Festival
  • Opera
  • Concert
  • Classical music
Elevation : 530m
Monastère franciscain de Saorge et Notre-Dame des Miracles, Monastère de Saorge, 06540 Saorge

Description

Baroque opera at the Monastère de Saorge! After the great successes of previous years, the Stylus Luxurians ensemble, dedicated to the creation of operas, returns this year with a major new project: Attila by Pietro Andrea Ziani. with a major new project: Pietro Andrea Ziani's Attila.
This opera, staged and performed for the first time since 1662, was found in the depths of the Venetian library and was dedicated at the time to the Prince of Monaco. The Stylus Luxurians ensemble winked at this geographical proximity by reviving this mistakenly forgotten opera. Performed by exceptional voices, these arias will take you on a journey through war, love, jealousy, triumph and despair, taking you to the heart of human intrigue and passion. passions. Prepare yourself for an evening of rare intensity, where the power of opera is offered in all its splendor, and highlights the exceptional setting of the Saorge Monastery a listed historic monument. With : Galel Sánchez, musical director and baroque violin 7 solo singers (in partnership with Académie Jaroussky) Ensemble Stylus Luxurians Maud Sinda, baroque violin Nathan Gaillard, viola da gamba Armin Yaldaei, harpsichord Eric Franco, violone Laurent Sauron, percussion

Rates

Ticket for major sponsors: €15
Solidarity ticket from 0€: participation according to your means
Free participation for the opera at the Monastery

Opening times

On 20 August 2026
  • 21:00
On 21 August 2026
  • 21:00

Location

9th Roya Early Music Festival: Opera at the Monastery!
Elevation : 530m
Monastère franciscain de Saorge et Notre-Dame des Miracles, Monastère de Saorge, 06540 Saorge

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Village centre

Access

Access
  • The Monastery is a 10-minute walk from the Saorge eastern quarter turnaround, near the retirement home.
Updated on 23 April 2026 at 17:11
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 6219369)
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