From April 24th to 26th, the De Lumley cultural space will host the 25th edition of the Tautavel en musique festival. Pianist and artistic co-director, Nathanaël Gouin, explains this amazing musical journey. Driven by his passion for music from the age of three, and a professional pianist and composer for about twenty years, Nathanaël Gouin plays his keyboard like a string instrument. “I want people to forget that the piano has hammers. It’s about playing harmony with this instrument of endless possibilities.”
Co-directing the festival with Raphaël Sève since 2024, the musician wants to break the codes of classical music, sometimes seen as elitist by the general public. Founded twenty-five years ago by the famous Capuçon brothers, while maintaining its DNA, the festival is experiencing a new momentum. With a “Let’s rock” event on Sunday at 4:30 pm, blending modern styles with classical instruments. “The goal of this evening is to erase boundaries to create true musical connections.” Maintaining its spirit of camaraderie and conviviality, the event aims to introduce non-initiates to these music genres. “Music is a language that you don’t need to know the grammar of to appreciate,” continues Nathanaël Gouin. Beyond musical excellence, the festival strives to maintain a deeply human dimension. Here, people come to listen to the greatest names on the current classical scene. Audiences also get to meet them during a stroll concert or over a traditional glass of friendship. “The idea is to be in the same adventure.”
Friday, April 24th 7 pm: Schubertiade (opening concert).
Saturday, April 25th 11 am: Surprise concert. 12 pm: Convivial moment with wine and tapas tasting. 3 pm: Conference at the town hall dedicated to Catalan musician François de Fossa (1775-1849). 6:30 pm: Musica latina (musical journey from Boccherini to Astor Piazzolla).
Sunday, April 26th 11 am: Concert (surprise program). 4:30 pm: Let’s rock, from Piaf to Led Zeppelin (closing concert). Tickets and memberships are available online through the HelloAsso platform (search for Les Amis de Tautavel en musique). Reservations can also be made directly by email at annie.fages@orange.fr or by phone at 06 88 91 63 92.
