* * * The 2026 program is finished. See you in a fee days to discover it on this site! In the meantime #### All concerts in one [click](/Files/124202.pdf) ! #### Online ticket sales will open on 26 May 2026 ## Our next concerts [All concerts](/festival-concerts/ "Classical music - Festival de Stavelot - Wallonia") [!\[Vox Luminis (c) Leslie Artamonow\](/thumbnails/124203-800-560-Default.jpg) ### Vox Luminis Early and Baroque music August 1 2026 - 18:00 The Church of St. Sebastian Der Freischütz, revisitedNon-subscription concert and Honorary Members’ Evening concert Vox LuminisLionel Meunier, conductor Vox Luminis takes us on a veritable journey through time, offering the Stavelot audience a beautiful selection of motets by Johann Sebastian Bach – music in which the Leipzig Cantor draws inspiration from the choral tradition as conceived by Martin Luther in the 16th century. To the simplicity of the genre’s origins, Bach brings all his skill in the expression of emotions, transforming these prayers into true Baroque tableaux, rich in the colours of the instruments and intense fervour. Programme: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sing to the Lord a New Song, BWV 225Johann Sebastian Bach: The Spirit Helps Our Weakness, BWV 226Johann Sebastian Bach: On the Evening of That Same Sabbath: Sinfonia, BWV 42/1Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesus, My Joy, BWV 227Johann Sebastian Bach: Come, hasten and run, ye swift feet / Adagio, BWV 249Johann Sebastian Bach: Fear not, for I am with thee, BWV 228Johann Sebastian Bach: Come, Jesus, come, BWV 229 More information](/festival-concerts/vox-luminis/13276/) [!\[ensemble_satellite_-at-_leslie_artamonow\](/thumbnails/124237-800-560-Default.jpg) ### Satellite Ensemble String trio August 3 2026 - 11:00 The Monk's Refectory Génération Classique Ensemble Satellite:     Lia Manchon Martinez, violin     Coline Meulemans, viola     Marc Martin Nogueroles, cello The exquisite transcription for string trio of Bach’s Goldberg Variations will lead the Satellite Trio into the intense and passionate music of the Dutch composer Emmy Frensel Wegener. And it is with the work of another composer, also performed for the first time at our Festival, that the winners of the ‘Génération Classique’ competition will demonstrate their infectious energy. Of Jewish origin and born in 1919 in Poland, Mieczyslaw Weinberg was one of the witnesses to the tragic fate of certain artists during that turbulent period; having taken refuge in the USSR, his career was fraught with obstacles, which he managed to overcome, thanks in part to the help of Dmitri Shostakovich. A project by the Festivals de Wallonie. In partnership with the Conseil de la Musique and, more specifically, the 6x12 project. With the support of the National Lottery and its players, PlayRight and the PBA – Palais des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi. Programme: Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 (excerpts)Emmy Frensel Wegener:  Suite for violin, viola and celloMieczyslaw Weinberg: String Trio Op. 48 More information](/festival-concerts/trio-satellite/13277/) # The Festival de Stavelot, Chamber Music *con fuoco* The Festival’s reputation rests on the many and varied artistic ventures that it has undertaken since its original incarnation in 1916 as the Concerts Micha, founded by Octave Micha, the father of Raymond. With his friends, Raymond went on to found the Festival de Stavelot in 1957, and took part in the creation of the Festival de Wallonie in 1971. [Learn more](/about-the-festival/ "Festival de Stavelot - Chamber music - Abbey of Stavelot") ## The halls **The Festival experience** If many of our attendees are seduced by the special feeling that surrounds the festival, it is probably due to the beautiful setting in which it takes place. The historical importance of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy as a cultural and religious centre is well known; and as a result, everything remains in place to frame the festival. The Abbey is accessed via either the park, where the imposing remains of the original Abbey building are located, or through the Court, one of the recently-restored wings of which houses The **Triangle Bleu**, a contemporary art gallery with a fine reputation. The glass-enclosed cloister provides access to various performance spaces, notably the **François** **Prume** **Room**and **The Monks’ Refectory**, both regular venues. Higher up in the town, located on either side of the Place Saint-Remacle, are the **Church of St. Sebastian** and **The Chapel of the Capuchins**. [All halls](/halls/ "Stavelot Festival - Chamber music - Abbey of Stavelot") ![The Monk's Refectory]() [The Monk's Refectory](/halls/refectoire-des-moines/ "The Monk's Refectory") ![The Church of St. Sebastian]() [The Church of St. Sebastian](/halls/eglise-saint-sebastien/ "The Church of St. Sebastian") ![The Chapel of the Capuchins]() [The Chapel of the Capuchins](/halls/espace-culturel-des-capucins/ "The Chapel of the Capuchins") ![The Guard's Room]() [The Guard's Room](/halls/salle-des-gardes/ "The Guard's Room") ![The François Prume Room]() [The François Prume Room](/halls/salle-francois-prume/ "The François Prume Room") ![The Cellars of the Blancs Moussis]() [The Cellars of the Blancs Moussis](/halls/cave-des-blancs-moussis/ "The Cellars of the Blancs Moussis") ![Chapiteau VTS]() [Chapiteau VTS](/halls/chapiteau-vts/ "Chapiteau VTS") ![Saint-Remacle College]() [Saint-Remacle College](/halls/saint-remacle-college/ "Saint-Remacle College") ![Cinema "Le Versailles"]() [Cinema "Le Versailles"](/halls/cinema-le-versailles/ "Cinema "Le Versailles"") ![Centre Culturel Stavelot Trois-Ponts]() [Centre Culturel Stavelot Trois-Ponts](/halls/centre-culturel-stavelot-trois-ponts/ "Centre Culturel Stavelot Trois-Ponts") ## News [View all news](/latest-news/ "Stavelot Festival - Chamber music - Abbey of Stavelot") ## Latest News [!\[\](/thumbnails/124199-600-340-Crop.jpg) ### Edito 2026 Message from the Chairman Read more](/latest-news/edito-2025/) [!\[\](/thumbnails/124139-600-340-Crop.png) ### Stavelot Festival 2026 Travel Read more](/latest-news/40992/) [!\[\](/thumbnails/124138-600-340-Crop.png) ### Raymond Micha Competition For young wind instrumentalists (Brass section) Read more](/latest-news/raymond-micha-competition/) [View all news](/latest-news/ "Stavelot Festival - Chamber music - Abbey of Stavelot") ## Guest Book *"Thank you again and again! So happy after this crazy time! We wish all the best to the Stavelot Festival team."* *‘Thank you very much! This is one of the best places we have ever been. The audience is fantastic, and your hospitality and care is unbelievable!’(2013)* *‘and again, here we are! Again, so nice audience, again so much fun!* *Thank you!’(2016)* Zemlinsky Quartet2013 *"Thank you for welcoming us to your magnificent festival! Your kindness and generosity are wonderful and unique!"* Samuel Hasselhornbaritone - 2021 *"Many thanks for allowing us to be here and for your welcome! We hope that our music has touched your hearts and moved you!"* Quatuor Novusstring quartet - 2021 *"Stavelot for ever! It's the sunshine of the summer!* *" (* *Julien Chauvin)* *‘What a pleasure it has been to play, to share, to be in touch here at this special festival! Thank you for your warm welcome, in the hopes of a swift return!’ (2017)* Quatuor Cambini - Parisstring quartet - 2021 *"What a joy to have been able to play in this festival so warm and authentic that I felt at home!"* Arne-Christian Pelzcello - 2021 *"Thank you, thank you, thank you! My return to Stavelot has become the musical highlight of my summer!”* Muriel Razaviviola - 2021 *"Thank you so much for all your hard work to mate our stay here so pleasant and wonderful !"* Byol Kangviolin - 2021 *"I am back to Beethoven with fabulous colleagues... Thank you Stavelot! Thank you life!"* Eric Mathotbass - 2021 *"Thank you for another great concert experience at my favourite festival! ... You are the best, the spirit is so unique and you are my Belgian family!"* *“Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience! It has been such a pleasure! Being in Stavelot is really something special for me. The atmosphere, the kind people, this is really unique in the world!” (2017)* Tobias FeldmannViolin - 2021 *"After so much turmoil, music and friendship are even more precious! Thank you for your loyalty!"* *"* *To play with people I love, in a place I love, surrounded by you all.* *That’s the definition of good fortune. Heartfelt thanks." (2004)* *"Always this feeling of being amongst friends, of being home again-both on and off the stage, what connects us all in this musical life...the sharing." (2011) "A quarter of a century of friendship, and so many wonderful adventures in music!" (2017)* Frank BraleyPiano - 2021 *"Thanks to you! Time found, audience found, happiness found! Best wishes to all."* Justin Taylorharpsichord - 2021 *"Always a pleasure to be here! Warmth, friendship and naturalness... Long live the Stavelot Festival and the precious people who make it happen! "* Tedi Papavramiviolin - 2021 *"Thank you! What a joy! Everything we give is given back to us, and we leave inspired and happy... "* Leonor Swyngedouwcello - 2021 *"Many thanks to the whole team of this great festival! Thank you all for your warm welcome!”* Sylvia Huangviolin - 2021 *"It is a great pleasure to finally meet the wonderful audience of the Stavelot Festival...".* Gabriel Teclupiano - 2021 ‘I was delighted to discover Stavelot with its generous and welcoming atmosphere. It will be a most precious memory. This festival can serve as an example to others.’ (1960) ‘Is there anything new that I can say with each passing year? Only that this festival is close to my heart.’ (1971) Arthur GrumiauxViolin ‘How lovely to be back here, to rediscover this beautiful room and wonderful audience.’ Trio Chausson2016 ‘Thank you for your welcome and such a joyful and passionate feeling! What lovely times spent with you all. To the next time....I hope.’ Edgard MoreauCello - 2015 ‘There is a very special feeling at this 2006 festival... somehow... like magic, all good feelings, commitment and a love of music are always here in the heart of this Abbey. Thanks to all the big Stavelot ‘family’! We leave once again with your warmth in our hearts.’ Marie HallynckCello - 2006 ‘It’s always a marvel to us that we feel simply at home here in Stavelot, with its audiences, its ambience, its acoustics and the warmth of the after-concert-extraordinary. It is such a pleasure to share these wonderful times with you all, in a festival where friendship rules supreme. There is nothing more precious for a chamber musician!’ Quatuor Modigliani2015 ‘What a pleasure to be here once again! It is such a pleasure to be able to share these musical times with you all. Thank you.’ Emmanuel StrosserPiano - 2017 ‘What a fabulous find, a place touched with such simplicity and grace’. ...in 1995 : ‘My heart is fixed with you here, among you. There’s a love that passes between us.’ and in 2007 : ‘It’s happiness! It’s that simple, like two notes on a viola in Stavelot...a true miracle.’ Gérard CausséViola - 1988 ‘True music is...silence...and all the notes do nothing more than frame that silence. Thank you, Stavelot, for both honouring and bringing these ‘silences’ to life.’ Abdel Rahman El BachaPiano - 2012 ‘Thank you Stavelot! What a place.’ Henri DemarquetteCello - 2009 ‘To play Bach here is to pay him a very special kind of homage... Thank you for allowing us to share our love of this music with your uniquely attentive audiences.’ ...and in 2012, as CARMINA LATINA... ‘Stavelot, such a wonderful friendly festival, with a public unrivalled in warmth and so deeply responsive... Thank you for everything. See you soon!’ Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon2011 ‘I will always be very lucky to have played at this, the wonderful Stavelot Festival, those unforgettable evenings. I salute you'. Vadime RepineViolin - 1990 ‘What a welcome, what an amazing ambience.’ Quatuor Ebène2010 ‘To play this music in one of the most beautiful and prestigious rooms in the country is a both renewed and rediscovered pleasure!’ Trio Grumiaux2014 ‘Stavelot, a welcome, a public, a home for music simply wonderful.’ ... and, in 2016 : ‘I am most fortunate to have rediscovered this magical place, with its warm public and its convivial family atmosphere.’ Jean-Claude Vanden EyndenPiano - 1985 ‘Two dreamy days in Stavelot, an altar to music. A lovely evening with this marvellous audience...etched for all time in our memories.’ Quatuor Enesco1986 ‘As ever, a massive pleasure to see my dear friends once more here in Stavelot. Thanks for everything.’ Mikhaïl RudyPiano - 1997 ‘To play at Stavelot is to come home. You are like family.’ and in 2013:  ‘A pleasure as always. This place is music itself. Thank you for being you.’ Daniel BlumenthalPiano - 1997 ‘Wow! What a Pleasure (with a capital P) it has been to be here in Wallonie - big kisses from Quebec.’ Marie-Nicole LemieuxVoice - 1998 ‘Stavelot, a place of pilgrimage for all who love music.’ Pierre FournierCello - 1959 ‘Thank-you for these moments of REAL chamber music among friends and family. With all my thanks and admiration for your loyalty and affection.’ Renaud CapuçonViolin - 2004 ‘It is such a privilege to be back here in Stavelot with you, at home, and to share these moments with you. Thank you for your loyalty and love.’ Gauthier CapuçonCello - 2004 ‘Few words can express how I feel when I am playing again in Stavelot. This is no ordinary festival. Don’t change a thing.’ Ronald Van SpaendonckClarinet - 2005 ‘Long live Stavelot, with her warm Ardennes folk, a unique people in a land full of creativity, which so satisfies us when we have the privilege of her invitation. Thankyou from the bottom of our hearts.’ Florence et Isabelle LafittePiano - 2005 ‘What a joy to meet you and to play in your wonderful festival! Such warmth, quite extraordinary. Thank you for allowing us to share such precious times.’ Claire-Marie Le GuayPiano - 2005 ‘Thank you once again for your wonderful welcome, your fabulous audiences, this spiritual place, for those who once again remind us why we chose this amazing life.’  ...and in 2008 : ‘A summer without Stavelot would be like a holiday without the sun! You are the best of all the summer festival audiences.’ Quatuor Danel 2006 ‘Thanks on receiving us so well...it’s been great!’ Tord Gustavsen Trio2007 ‘A year on, here we are again, always with the same feelings. A reunion which warms the heart and puts a smile on the face and a spring in the step. These lovely meetings make life worth living!’ Trio Dali2010 ‘Every return to Stavelot is such a celebration, a place in the world where the delicate and the difficult can be explored.’ Claude AufaureComedian - 1997 ‘A public overflowing with the love of music ,a warm and special ambience (which gives you goosebumps) ...’ Taurus Quartet2013 ‘Thirty-four years of concerts around the world without having played at the Festival here in Stavelot! Now it’s done, and we leave with wonderful memories!’. Trio Pasquier1961 ‘It is a complete dream for any musician to play baroque music in such a right place and for such an appreciative audience. Playing at Stavelot is just like coming home...’ Ensemble Il Gardellino2013 ‘What a joy to play in this wonderful Festival at Stavelot.’ Michel PortalClarinet - 1985 ‘To the Festival de Stavelot, with the pleasure I have had this evening to once again play for such a thoughtful and musical public’. Jean-Pierre RampalFlute - 1969 ‘Truly a real pleasure to play here for you’. Christian ZachariasPiano - 1985 ‘Now I know why Grumiaux so loved coming to make music here. You just know how to create a harmony around music making that allows it to take wings to the highest peaks.’ Raphaël OlegViolin - 1996 ‘Thanks to all of you at the Festival who have created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere’. Orchestre Jean-François Paillard1965 ‘It really should have been us applauding from the stage! Duo Rampal - Veyron-Lacroix1965 ‘Joy in a welcoming place, in friendship, in shared music-a trio that makes for a happy and full heart.’ Jean-Claude PennetierPiano - 1996 ‘A marvellous family, lovely people, a warm public, a wonderful place. It’s all here. Thank you.’ Sonia Wieder-AthertonCello - 1996 ‘A lovely memory in the life of a musician’. Régis PasquierViolin - 1984 ‘What a great find for the Stradivarius and his friend! Thankyou.’ Pierre AmoyalViolin - 2003 ‘I love it, I’m a believer!’ Jean-Philippe CollardPiano - 1986 ‘The Festival de Stavelot has made a deep impression on me, and I applaud the remarkable achievement in its creation’. Karl RichterHarpsichord - 1970 ‘Always this joy of shared music and friendship. Simply lovely times spent with you!’ Olivier CharlierViolin - 1995 ‘With all my best wishes for a long and successful future for your wonderful festival.’ Jean-Claude CasadesusConductor - 1985 ‘The welcome, the organisation, the audience-all marvellous. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.’ Lily LaskineHarp - 1981 ‘To the Stavelot Festival, on the occasion of our first encounter with your wonderful audiences and helpful staff.’ Renato FassanoI Virtuosi di Roma - 1976 ‘The Festival will always be an unforgettable place for me’. André NavarraCello - 1961 ‘It is with warm feelings that I think of my involvement with the festival, such a wonderful spirit and commitment'. Samson FrançoisPiano - 1959 ‘To the Festival de Stavelot, a perfect place, with wonderful people, and an audience for whom it has been a privilege to play’. Byron JanisPiano - 1967 ‘What a wonderful place to make music!' Henri HoneggerCello - 1975 ‘It was a terrific feeling to play before such a receptive audience at the Stavelot Festival’ I MusiciChamber Orchestra - 1963 So happy to have returned and rediscovered this wonderful space.’ Brigitte EngererPiano - 1995 ‘Full marks-a rare accolade-to the Festival de Stavelot for the performance space, the instrument and the audience'. Jorg DemusPiano - 1965 ‘When friendship, pleasure and music meet, art finds its true space; and Stavelot is one of those only-too-rare places where this state of grace forever abides.’ Alain MarionFlute - 1988 ‘Stavelot and music are inseparable; there’s a soul here that’s as real as a violin’. Etienne Vatelot, luthier1971 ‘How could one not be true and faithfull to this temple to chamber music which is the Stavelot Festival ?’ Roland PidouxCello - 1987 ‘FESTIVAL STRINGS LUCERNE are lucky to have found such a special atmosphere, and we wish you every success with your remarkable festival’. Rudolf BaumgartnerConductor - 1961 ‘My thanks to all those who have given of their time and emotion for these beautiful moments’. Frédéric LodéonCello - 1986 ‘I like to think that the Orchestra des Guides might return again to this town, famed for its support of music...a boon for all Belgium.’ Major Yvon DucèneConductor - 1980 ‘I cannot say in so few words my deep joy at having played at Stavelot, amongst the most special festivals that I know.’ Aldo CiccoliniPiano - 1975