The Brigades Lyriques
What's this?
Les Brigades Lyriques have only one objective: to make Lyric Art accessible to all.
We reach out to new audiences, in companies, cooperatives, schools, leisure centers, markets, public squares,… and even theaters. An offbeat approach to opera, either in the form proposed, or in the chosen venue, or in the selected repertoire.
We want to desacralize the lyrical repertoire (operas, comic operas and operettas) whose image remains, wrongly, elitist whereas it is popular and gathers all the audiences of all the ages.
The Impromptus Lyriques of the Brigades Lyriques allow everyone to approach opera and to have a first contact with this repertory, and then to enter the theater during the Nuits Lyriques of Marmande.
The principle of the Project
Free Impromptus Lyriques: the artists travel to meet audiences who are far from the Lyric Arts (employees, people with psychological or adaptation difficulties, rural areas, etc.) at their workplaces, residences, etc., where they perform 20 minutes of excerpts from the show.
Shows in their entirety, with a pricing policy adapted to accommodate the greatest number, with a varied repertoire and not only oriented towards opera. A show within the reach of all, which takes you by the hand and makes you discover, with a casual touch, different musical genres.
Opera for all
2026 : LAUREATES’ RECITAL
Friday, November 27 at 8:30 PM
with prizewinners of the 2026 Competition
In August 2026, the jury will award, among its distinctions, a special Engagement offering the laureate the opportunity to perform a recital in the region in autumn 2026 as part of the Brigades Lyriques.
Through this initiative, the Marmande Singing Competition and its cultural partners reaffirm their commitment to promoting vocal music and supporting young singers at the beginning of their international careers.
The name of the laureate will be announced at the end of the International Singing Competition in August 2026.
RECITAL
The Brigades Lyriques welcome one or more prizewinners of the Singing Competition for a recital and a series of impromptu performances.
Their aim is to break down preconceived ideas and biases about opera by creating encounters between artists and local residents who do not عادة have the opportunity to meet.
The artists go out to meet members of the community in their everyday environments, offering them the chance to discover the art of opera.
November 27, 2026 – 8:30 PM
Full price: €15 – Reduced price: €10
(Venue and prices to be confirmed.)
Don’t miss this unique evening of elegance, virtuosity and emotion in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
This recital is both a recognition of the emerging talent revealed during the competition and an invitation to the audience to rediscover the magic of lyric singing in a more intimate setting.
The program, specially designed by the artist, will bring together great masterpieces of the classical repertoire and more personal discoveries, featuring opera arias, art songs, and lieder.
Reaching out to everyone
