For the first time in this 12th edition, the laureates will be invited to prepare not one, but two programs:
- A program of French lyrical music, featuring two short operas by Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Les Arts Florissans - from which the ensemble takes its name - and La Descente d'Orphée aux Enfers.
- A program of Italian sacred music, with Alessandro Scarlatti's oratorio Il giardino di rose.
The first program will be prepared during a three-week residency in Thiré (Vendée, Pays de la Loire), then premiered at the Festival Dans les Jardins de William Christie 2025. The second program will be prepared and premiered at the Festival de Printemps Les Arts Florissants 2026. Both programs will then tour internationally during the 2025-26 season, with the Les Arts Florissants orchestra and under the alternating direction of William Christie and Paul Agnew.
Schedule
1. Applications
Opening of the call for applications: November 6, 2023
Application deadline: December 17, 2023
Communication of the pre-selection results: December 22, 2023
2. Auditions
4 audition sessions (of the candidate's choice):
- Madrid : January 14 to 16, 2024
- New York : January 22 to 24, 2024
- Londres : February 16 to 18, 2024
- Paris : February 15 to 20, 2024
Note: Applicants must be available on all proposed dates in the city of their choice
3. Participation in Le Jardin des Voix
Academy residency from July 31 to August 24, 2025
Performances on August 23 and 24, 2025 as part of the Festival Dans les Jardins de William Christie (availability requested until August 30, 2025 to take part in the Festival)
International tours with Les Arts Florissants throughout the 2025-26 season:
- For Les Arts Florissans and La Descente d'Orphée aux Enfers: October 16 - November 16, 2025; February 11 - March 8, 2026; June 22 - July 17, 2026
- For Il giardino di rose: April 17 - 24, 2026 (complementary period to come)
Applicants must ensure that they are available for the scheduled work and touring periods.
Repertoire
The 12th edition of Jardin des Voix will be devoted to three works: Les Arts Florissans and La Descente d'Orphée aux Enfers by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, then Il giardino di rose by Alessandro Scarlatti.
Tessituras:
Les Arts Florissans and La Descente d'Orphée aux Enfers:
- 2 dessus (sopranos)
- 1 bas-dessus (mezzo-soprano)
- 2 hautes-contre (high-tenors)
- 1 taille (tenor)
- 1 basse-taille (baritone)
- 1 basse (bass)
Il giardino di rose:
- 2 sopranos
- 1 mezzo-soprano
- 1 tenor
- 1 bass
Note: The soloists will also sing the ensembles.
The soloists for Il giardino di rose will be selected among those in Les Arts Florissans and La Descente d'Orphée aux Enfers.
Diapason:
A=392 for Charpentier
A=415 for Scarlatti
Eligibility & How to Apply
Le Jardin des Voix is open to students and graduates of specialized higher education establishments or equivalent. Candidates must be aged 30 or under by December 31, 2025 (i.e. born after December 31, 1994).
Each applicant must submit an application including:
- a one-page curriculum vitae
- a one-page letter of recommendation
- a one-page cover letter
- a photo portrait
- a copy of your passport
- three recordings (audio or video):
- an aria of your choice by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (A=392)
- an aria of your choice from the French 17th century repertoire (A=392)
- an Italian aria of your choice by Handel (A=415)
Applications must be submitted electronically by December 17, 2023 at the latest through the following link: https://forms.gle/BKbKToNjrqE9EDMX8
For any question, please contact us by mail at jardindesvoix@arts-florissants.org
The pre-selected candidates will have to sing three arias (max. 15 minutes in total) during the audition:
- an aria of your choice by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (A=392)
- a piece of your choice from the French 17th century repertoire (A=392)
- an Italian aria of your choice by Handel (A=415)
NB: the pieces presented at the audition may be the same as those chosen for the application file; however, candidates are invited to present new arias if they wish.
Apply now, we look forward to hearing you!