FONDATION LES ARTS FLORISSANTS - William Christie

CULTIVATE THE SPIRIT OF BAROQUE

SUPPORT THE MUSICAL, CULTURAL HERITAGE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE FONDATION LES ARTS FLORISSANTS - WILLIAM CHRISTIE

For more than 40 years, Les Arts Florissants has shared our passion for the art of baroque with the world.

The generosity of our donors allows the Fondation Les Arts Florissants – William Christie to offer multidisciplinary projects, including musical programs, educational and outreach projects, the Quartier des Artistes, the festivals and the preservation of our cultural heritage.

These activities represent an annual budget of 5.5 million euros, of which only 20% is covered by public subsidies.

A FOUNDATION OF RECOGNIZED PUBLIC BENEFIT

In 2017, the Fondation Les Arts Florissants - William Christie was recognized by the French government as a foundation of public interest.
 
This means that your gift is considered a tax-deductible donation!

SUPPORT A PRIORITY PROJECT

William Christie and Paul Agnew, musical directors of Les Arts Florissants, have identified four priority projects in need of donor support.
Please select a project to learn more:

MUSICAL PROGRAMS

Les Arts Florissants is among the world's most recognized baroque music ensembles.
 
Faithful to musical interpretation using period instruments, Les Arts Florissants has played a pioneering role in the rediscovery, dissemination and preservation of European music from the 17th and 18th centuries. 
 
Les Arts Florissants is the leading exporter of classical music in France (large ensembles), performing over 100 concerts each year in 17 countries in 2019. 
 
Production costs are approximately € 3 million and are only partially covered by the sale of concerts. 
 
To learn more about the current season: Current Season

LE QUARTIER DES ARTISTES

An international arts and culture campus

The Quartier des Artistes, located in the village of Thiré, hosts young artists and art and garden specialists.

Showcasing the trades of local artisans, the Quartier des Artistes is a remarkable restoration project using traditional techniques and materials.

All year long, the Quartier des Artistes welcomes young professionals for residencies, internships or apprenticeships for projects related to the spirit of baroque: music, cultural heritage or gardens.

• 10 houses
• 12 residency programs
• More than 100 artists, gardeners, landscape designers, baroque music specialists, among others, welcomed yearly
• More than 240 days of residency throughout the year

To learn more: Le Quartier des Artistes

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Les Arts Florissants aims to share its passion for the art of the Baroque with the world.
 
Invested in the discovery and support of young talents, Les Arts Florissants organizes a broad range of educational opportunities each year for young musicians and gardeners each year. These include:
 
• The Jardin des Voix academy dedicated to young singers.
• Masterclasses in the Quartier des Artistes, led by William Christie or Paul Agnew.
• Professional training with the Juilliard School of New York, the Arts Flo Juniors, and the Jardin Éphémère programs. 
 
Part of our approach to the transmission of music involves reaching new audiences, with a special focus on young audiences. We aim to help them discover Baroque music, its texts and its worlds, thanks to Baroque LIVE for teenagers and family workshops and concerts. 
 
To learn more: Pedagogy

SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS

Launched in 2012, the festival, Dans les Jardins de William Christie, grew out of a desire to create an event that would unite baroque music and gardens.
 
Today, the festival offers over 100 concerts, workshops and presentations, with the participation of over 70 artists, and welcomes over 10,000 spectators.

Les Arts Florissants aims to keep ticket prices very reasonable, allowing all to access the various concerts and programs it offers. 

In 2017, the Festival de Printemps was launched, a weekend dedicated to the sacred music of a major baroque composer and held in different ancient churches in the southern Vendée.

To learn more: Festival Dans les Jardins de William Christie & Festival de Printemps
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TAX ADVANTAGES
 
• 66% of the amount of your gift can be deducted from your income tax, up to 20% of your taxable income.
• 75% of your gift amount can be deducted from the real estate wealth tax (IFI), up to € 50,000.
 
TRANSNATIONAL GIVING EUROPE 
 
• Les Arts Florissants is part of the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network, which allows European donors to benefit from tax advantages in their country of residence.
• TGE online donations currently available for: Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Spain.
• For a full list of participating countries and information on how to donate by wire transfer, please access the TGE website.