Concert at the Villa Viardot – Pauline Viardot and Ivan Turgenev: A Musical Encounter

Experience the remarkable story of Pauline Viardot and Ivan Turgenev through a unique musical performance combining narration, singing and piano at Villa Viardot in Bougival.

Step into the world of two outstanding 19th-century cultural figures: celebrated singer Pauline Viardot and Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev.

Drawing inspiration from Turgenev’s correspondence, published by the Association des Amis Tourgueniev, Viardot, Malibran (ATVM), this musical production offers an intimate glimpse into one of the most fascinating artistic relationships of the 19th century.
 

• Saturday 4 July 2026: Pauline’s Debut
• Saturday 12 September 2026: Pauline and Ivan in Saint Petersburg
• Sunday 4 October 2026: Music and Life in the Salons (of George Sand, the Viardots, etc.)
• Saturday 29 May 2027: Nature as a Source of Inspiration
• Saturday 19 June 2027: Turgenev’s Moods

Presented in partnership with the ATVM as part of Villa Viardot’s cultural season hosted by the European Music Centre.