Avant tout Musique

Music in the village

Avant tout Musique is the summer concert series in Étroubles, created to bring live music out of conventional halls and directly among the stone houses and alleys of the medieval village.
The program focuses on acoustic music and instrumental research: from contemporary folk to jazz, from reinterpretations of classical and opera music to world music and electro-acoustic experimentation, featuring groups from the local Aosta Valley and national scenes.

The format

Concerts take place in the late afternoon outdoors, in Piazza Émile Chanoux:

• Time: events usually start at 6:30 PM, ideal as a gathering moment at the end of the day before dinner in the village restaurants.
• The ensembles: from duos to quintets, with sets designed to enhance the natural acoustics of the square and the direct proximity between musicians and the audience.
• Access: all concerts in the series are free of charge.

Practical information

• Period: Summer season (generally between late July and late August).
• In case of bad weather: Performances move indoors to the multipurpose hall of the sports center (Bar du Tennis).
• Current edition program: The detailed calendar with dates, times, and musicians for each concert is published at the beginning of summer.