Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot
Supporting Young Musical Talent

Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 by Aubert de Villaine and Bernard Hervet. Its founding patrons include the prestigious Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Faiveley, and the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.

Through financial support and access to its exceptional collection of 33 string instruments, Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot helps talented young musicians pursue their studies and launch their professional careers.

Each year, at the end of June, the festival brings together lovers of Burgundy wines and classical music in an atmosphere of friendship, meaningful exchange, and shared passion.

Guided by a spirit of Franco-American friendship, Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot embodies a unique alliance between internationally acclaimed artists, dedicated patrons, valued partners, and Burgundy wine estates, all united in their commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians.

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Saturday, June 20 Concert is relocated to the Beaune Market Hall

Due to the extreme heat, our Young Talents concert will take place under the covered market halls of Beaune, located opposite the Hôtel-Dieu.

The auction is open now !

At the heart of Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot is a commitment to supporting talented young musicians at the beginning of their careers. In partnership with Sotheby’s and with the steadfast support of Burgundy and Champagne wine estates and maisons, our annual charity auction is now live and open for bidding through June 30.

Every bid makes a difference. Proceeds from the auction help grow our Instrument Fund, providing gifted young musicians with access to exceptional instruments crafted by master luthiers and instrument makers. We also support emerging artists through our Young Talents Scholarship Program.

We invite you to explore this year’s collection and take part in this unique opportunity to support the next generation of musicians. Place your bids today on the Sotheby’s platform.

Sir András Schiff Piano Recital, June 25
Courtyard of the Hospices de Beaune

Sir András Schiff, one of the most celebrated pianists of our time, will grace the Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot Festival with two unforgettable evenings on June 24 and 25. Set in the magnificent courtyard of the Hospices de Beaune, these special performances will feature a surprise program revealed live from the stage.

“For me, it is more spontaneous to announce the program on the spot and briefly introduce the works. It creates a connection with the audience—we share the experience together.”

Sir András Schiff

Tickets are still available. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the great masters of the piano in an exceptional setting—reserve your seats today.

2026 Audition Laureates

The recipients of the seven instruments awarded through the 2026 Instrument Fund Auditions. These exceptional instruments will support their artistic development, helping them refine their craft and enhance their opportunities for success in their studies, competitions, and future careers.

 

Festival Tickets Are Now on Sale!

You can now reserve your seats for the tastings and concerts that will take place throughout the festival week, from June 20–28, 2026.

The Instrument Fund Awards a Set of Peter Greiner Instruments to the Magenta Quartet

For several months, the Magenta Quartet has been performing on the set of string instruments commissioned by the Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot Instrument Fund and crafted by master luthier Peter Greiner.

2026 Instrument Fund Auditions – String Instrument Loans

On November 18, the Instrument Fund awarded a new instrument to a promising young musician.

The violin, crafted in 2021 by renowned luthier Samuel Zygmuntowicz, was entrusted to Adriana Bec, a student at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

This marks an important milestone in Adriana’s musical journey. She is pictured here alongside Charles Hervet and Jonathan Freeman-Attwood.

Sponsors & Partners
A steadfast commitment

Thanks to the unwavering support of Friends of Musique & Vin, our patrons, Burgundy wine estates, and partners, Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot has been able to bring to life concerts featuring some of today’s most distinguished musical artists, as well as a wide range of philanthropic initiatives dedicated to supporting young musicians—initiatives that continue to grow year after year.

Some of these supporters directly contribute to the funding of instruments crafted by a master luthier. Each instrument is named after a Burgundy Grand Cru, preserving and celebrating the unique bond between music and the region’s viticultural heritage.

The Instrument Fund
Exceptional Instruments for the Musicians of Tomorrow

Since its creation, Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot has been committed to supporting young musicians. Through its Instrument Fund, the association finances the acquisition and loan of exceptional instruments crafted by some of the world’s finest luthiers, while also awarding scholarships to support their artistic projects.

Today, the Fund brings together more than twenty violins, violas, and cellos—true lifelong companions for these emerging talents as they build their musical careers.

Young Talents Grant
Invaluable Financial Support for Young Artists

Since 2008, Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot has supported young artists at the beginning of their careers through its Young Talents Scholarship, funded by the festival’s charity auction. Designed for musicians emerging from leading European and American conservatories, the program provides essential support for their early artistic projects, as well as the opportunity to perform alongside world-renowned artists during the Festival.

Each edition traditionally opens with a free Young Talents concert, now held in the courtyard of the Hospices de Beaune.