This post was written by Anaïs Niobey
The vocal ensemble De Caelis is planning and organizing in 2026 the 5th edition of the REGARDS Musical Encounters in Domfront-en-Poiraie and the surrounding municipalities.
REGARDS offers concerts and moments of musical sharing within heritage sites, with the aim of promoting Medieval music, contemporary creation, and traditional music.
The voice — the voices of the world, the timeless and universal voice — is at the heart of our programme, and in this 2026 edition will reach both very young children and curious adults alike. An edition bathed in sunshine, crossed by seaside landscapes, the scents of oregano and olive oil, ouzo and lemon, inviting us to reconnect with Nature, a sense of well-being, and our emotions.
Several highlights from April to June 2026 will bring Domfront and its region to life, with workshops, impromptu performances, and a major concert weekend, bringing local partners, audiences, and residents on board in its vocal, musical, and poetic adventure.
A new feature this year: programmes for ages 0–5, with the Cocon lyrique programme touring in April through nurseries, maternity wards, and kindergartens in several municipalities around Domfront (St Pierre d’Entremont, Fresnes, Lonlay, Champ-secret, Flers), and My First Concert, from 6 months old, at the end of May in Domfront.
The programmed artists will showcase a great diversity of music:
– Baroque songs with the duo Parchemins
– Traditional Greek music with Navayo
– Portuguese fado with the duo of Chloé Breillot
– Medieval repertoire and new creation with De Caelis and their extraordinary guests, Les Chanteurs d’oiseaux
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