A new milestone: the 36th edition of Présences, Radio France’s acclaimed contemporary music festival! From February 3 to 8, 2026, the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique will host a captivating journey into the innovative world of Franco-Greek composer Georges Aperghis.
Great news for devoted attendees of the Présences Festival! The event dedicated to contemporary music organized by Radio France is making a comeback at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique for its exciting 36th edition, scheduled from February 3 to 8, 2026.
Following featured artists like Kaija Saariaho in 2017, Thierry Escaich, Wolfgang Rihm, George Benjamin, Pascal Dusapin, and Unsuk Chin in 2023, not to mention Olga Neuwirth last year, the Présences Festival is shining a spotlight on the work of George Aperghis. Born in Athens, Greece, in 1945, this contemporary composer is renowned for his diverse catalog—ranging from solo instrument pieces and chamber music to vocal works, orchestral compositions, and operas, such as "Recitations" (1978) and "Machinations" (2000). His influence and reputation are further confirmed by his receipt of the Grand Prix for musical composition from the Académie des beaux-arts in 2024.
Mark your calendars for February 3 to 8, 2026, at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique for a series of concerts celebrating the extraordinary music of Georges Aperghis. A word to the wise: don’t wait too long to reserve your tickets now and secure your spot for this immersive musical experience.
Festival Présences 2026 – The Lineup
- Tuesday, February 3rd – 8:00 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Auditorium
Opening Concert – Champ-Contrechamp
Greg Germain, Wilhem Latchoumia, Donatienne Michel-Dansac, Sofi Jeannin, Roland Hayrabedian
Carton Rouge
Radio France Chorus
Radio France Youth Choir
Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra
Ilan Volkov, Marc Desmons
- Wednesday, February 4th – 8:00 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Studio 104
Night in the Head
Anne-Emmanuelle Davy, Émilie Rose Bry, Isa Lagarde, Sahy Ratia, Jacques Rebotier, Matteo Cesari, Noémie Schindler, Alma Bettencourt, Pierre-Louis de Laporte
Radio France Chorus
Ensemble Multilatérale
Léo Warynski
- Friday, February 6th – 7:30 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Studio 104
Selfie in the Dark Musikfabrik (I)
Johanna Zimmer, Christina Daletska, Carl Rosman, Christine Chapman
Musikfabrik Ensemble
Emilio Pomárico
- Friday, February 6th – 10:30 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Studio 104
Profiles – Duo D'Albronn / Ferrière
Aurélie Allexandre d'Albronn, Adélaïde Ferrière
- Saturday, February 7th – 3:30 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Studio 104
Tingel Tangel
Angèle Chemin, Françoise Rivalland, Vincent Lhermet
- Saturday, February 7th – 5:30 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Foyer F
Meet Georges Aperghis / Stéphane Roth
- Saturday, February 7th – 8:00 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Auditorium
Tales of a Summer Sea
Magdalena Kožená
Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra
Trio Catch
Peter Rundel
- Saturday, February 7th – 10:30 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Studio 104
Intermezzi Musikfabrik (II)
Musikfabrik Ensemble
- Sunday, February 8th – 3:00 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Auditorium
Folk Songs
Marie Ranvier
Ensemble NEXT
Sébastien Boin
- Sunday, February 8th – 5:00 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Studio 104
Black Light
Emmanuelle Lafon, Johanna Zimmer, Florentin Ginot
- Sunday, February 8th – 6:30 PM – Maison de la Radio et de la Musique – Auditorium
Closing Concert / Studies, Tetzlaff / Sotty Accordion Concerto
Christian Tetzlaff, Jean-Étienne Sotty, Alma Bettencourt
National Symphony Orchestra of France
Cristian Măcelaru
Discover the full lineup for the 2026 edition of the Présences Festival on the Radio France website.
