Musical Hour: Women Composers

Step into a sanctuary of sound dedicated entirely to the forgotten masterpieces of visionary female composers. This immersive listening experience invites you to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of classical and modern works tucked away in the quiet corners of the city.

The Marguerite Yourcenar Library hosts a special musical hour dedicated to female composers on Saturday, November 28, 2026. As part of the Monte le son festival, this session offers a curated listening experience featuring ten classical and contemporary works from around the world. Running from 10:30 to 11:30 in the basement auditorium, this event is free and requires no booking. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and provides accommodations for visitors with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere for all music lovers in the 15th arrondissement.

Join us on Saturday, November 28, 2026, for a morning of discovery at the Marguerite Yourcenar Library. Held in resonance with the city-wide Monte le son festival, this musical event focuses on the works of acclaimed female composers. Between 10:30 and 11:30, attendees will gather in the auditorium on level -1 to listen to a selection of ten compositions, spanning both classical traditions and contemporary styles from various cultures.

Entry is free for all, and there is no need to reserve a ticket in advance. The event is designed to be highly inclusive: the facilities are wheelchair accessible and specifically adapted to support guests who are blind, visually impaired, or have cognitive disabilities. We look forward to sharing this hour of focused listening and musical exploration with you in the 15th arrondissement.