LUMIÈRES
D'EUROPE
Broadening horizons through music and knowledge
In 2021, David Grimal created Lumières d’Europe, a project offering a transversal approach to teaching by linking music with literature, history of thought, philosophy, and sciences. The aim is to reconnect music with its broader historical, social, political, and scientific context, in the spirit of the Enlightenment. Lumières d’Europe takes place in many European countries, and invites young talents on the path to becoming professionals to engage with these fields.
Each session places equal importance on two central aspects: chamber music practice and its connexion with concepts from other fields such as literature, philosophy, history, and science.
Internationally renowned musicians, along with a composer in residence, rehearse and perform with 15 young talents selected from across Europe, creating an ideal setting for musical exchange. Simultaneously, invited scientists lead lectures and discussions on a variety of themes linked to the session, offering fresh perspectives that enrich both the musical and intellectual experience of the participants.