Festival Un Temps Pour Elles Highlights Overlooked Female Composers
The festival Un Temps Pour Elles, held in the Val-d'Oise region, opened on June 5 with a program retracing the life of Fanny Mendelssohn, a composer whose talent was historically overshadowed. The event runs until July 5, featuring other female musicians whose biographies remain little known. The festival aims to bring recognition to these overlooked figures in classical music history.
Key facts
- Festival Un Temps Pour Elles takes place in Val-d'Oise, France
- Opened on June 5, 2026
- Runs until July 5, 2026
- Opening event focused on Fanny Mendelssohn
- Fanny Mendelssohn's life and work were retraced
- Festival highlights female composers with obscure biographies
- Aims to bring recognition to overlooked musicians
Entities
Artists
- Fanny Mendelssohn
Locations
- Val-d'Oise
- France