On Saturday, members of the “Orgues et musiques” association gathered for a general assembly in the presence of Mayor Jean-Marc Rozières, deputy Charles Bourianne, and former municipal councilor Michel Bayol, organist at the parish church.
On this occasion, President Jean-Paul Duvivier reflected on the organization of the 2025 Olt Valley festival, which was successful despite economic difficulties related to inflation. The event saw a mobilization of volunteers, artists, and participants who showed ingenuity, adaptability, and solidarity to ensure its funding and success.
In 2025, the festival faced challenges due to increased prices from service providers. However, solutions were found to secure funding for the event, which was highly anticipated by musicians, the public, and music academy students and festival musicians.
This carefully considered decision was driven by the desire to relive this exceptional musical adventure, support the local economy, and generate an estimated economic impact of nearly €125,000 on Saint-Geniez-d’Olt, not including spending by musicians, students, and families in local businesses.
This year, Joseph Haydn was honored, and the program curated by artistic director Céline Nessi attracted a large audience. Despite good attendance, the association’s treasurer Martine Limouzin reported a financial deficit due to increased social charges and other mandatory expenses, as well as rising costs for essential services like piano rentals and advertising.
Efforts are already underway to reduce expenses and achieve financial balance in 2026, given the constraints on the festival’s overall budget. Despite the challenges, the organizing team, led by administrative director Florie Campredon-Delmotte, is enthusiastically preparing for the festival, scheduled for July 21-31 with a performance by Jean-Sébastien Bach.
