Festival Automne Musical

Automne Musical is a nonprofit association presenting an annual music festival in Châtellerault, France. Its artistic program brings audiences together for live musical performances, with the 2026–2027 season titled “Au fil de l’eau” (“Along the Water”). The association publishes a full program and a downloadable brochure, and provides information about tickets, performance venues, partners, and its artistic project through its website.

Programming is led by artistic directors Marie van Rhijn and Cyril Auvity, whose experience spans international concert halls, festivals, ensembles, and opera productions. Van Rhijn is a harpsichordist and musical director specializing in Baroque music, and has performed and worked with established ensembles and institutions. Auvity is a French tenor recognized for his interpretations of Baroque opera, including works by Lully, Rameau, Charpentier, and Monteverdi. Their backgrounds inform a program rooted in musical performance and discovery. Through its festival and season offerings, Automne Musical supports access to carefully curated concerts and invites residents and visitors to explore a range of repertoire in Châtellerault.