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Rungis Piano-Piano Festival 2026 Returns September 30 with Seven Concerts

festival-fair · 2026-09-18

The 2026 edition of the Rungis Piano-Piano Festival, described as unique in France, will run from September 30 to October 4. The event is dedicated to the piano duo, presented as one of the most spectacular and refined formations in the repertoire. Programming spans two pianos and four hands, covering composers from Claude Debussy to Meredith Monk, and includes essential masterpieces, rarities, virtuoso transcriptions and contemporary music, staged with closeness between artists and audiences and the emotion of live performance. This year's edition comprises seven concerts, one conference and several free events. French, Japanese, Italian, Slovenian, Belgian and American artists will take part. A central moment is an exceptional homage to the legendary duo Vronsky & Babin, described as a major figure in twentieth-century piano history. The full detailed programme is available on the festival's website. The announcement was distributed via press release and published by Artistikrezo.

Key facts

  • The Rungis Piano-Piano Festival 2026 runs from September 30 to October 4
  • The festival is described as unique in France and dedicated to the piano duo
  • Programming covers two pianos and four hands, from Claude Debussy to Meredith Monk
  • The 2026 edition includes seven concerts, one conference and several free events
  • Participating artists come from France, Japan, Italy, Slovenia, Belgium and the United States
  • The edition features an exceptional homage to the legendary duo Vronsky & Babin
  • Vronsky & Babin are described as a major figure in twentieth-century piano history
  • The full programme is published on the festival's website

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Rungis Piano-Piano Festival
  • Artistikrezo

Locations

  • Rungis
  • France
  • Japan
  • Italy
  • Slovenia
  • Belgium
  • United States

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