Bergerac’s Jazz Pourpre Festival 2011
Heading to Bergerac this springtime? You MUST check out the famous Jazz Pourpre Festival 2011.
Situated on the bank of a river on the Dordogne surrounded by some of the most stunning countryside France has to offer, the town of Bergerac is an especially picturesque and quaint place to visit. Nestled in the heart of a major wine-producing region of France, a visit to Bergerac is a must for all French wine lovers.
Whilst its narrow lanes festooned with many beautifully restored 15th century buildings and timbered buildings, its fascinating museums, and a statue of Cyrano proudly guarding the town, Bergerac offers a definitive depiction of its long and fascinating past.
Although it is perhaps springtime when Bergerac is truly at its most magnificent. When the first buds of the year start appearing and the hedgehogs emerge from their winter sleep, Bergerac is a haven to restore, rejuvenate and shake off those winter blues. Not only does the town sprout into a picture of paradise during the month of May, but it also jingles with a pleasant sound of blues notes. As it is during May when the Jazz Pourpre Festival takes place, transforming Bergerac from a pictorially and historically enchanting town, to a jazz lover’s paradise.
Concerts are held in different venues throughout the town, including the Auditorium and the Lembarzique Café. The Jazz Pourpre Festival is now in its eighth year, and with each year escalating in innovation in excitement, 2011 promises to be a week of jazz at its most fantastic.
Following its success in 2010, the open competition for amateur jazz bands will take place, with the final being held at the Auditorium on May 7. Other festival highlights are to include a performance by legendary French composer and pianist Antoine Herver on Thursday May 12, as well as the celebrated American jazz and blues singer, Patricia Barber taking centre stage on Friday May 13. Whilst the following night, jazz trumpet player Eric Le Lann will perform and sure to wow a highly receptive audience.
With stunning vistas, an unusual and interesting history to discover, and quality jazz permeating Bergerac’s quirky venues, can you think of a better location to shake of those winter blues?
For more details and a full listing for Bergerac’s eighth “Jazz Pourpre” visit the festival’s official website: www.jazzpourpre.com.
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