The Victoires de la musique classique are back this Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:10 pm on France 3, with numerous nominees. The hosting duties for the evening have been entrusted to Alex Vizorek and Clément Rochefort.
On February 13, 2026 at 9:10 pm on France 2, viewers were able to follow the new Victoires de la musique ceremony. During this evening, Charlotte Cardin won the award for best female artist, while the best male artist award went to Disiz. Theodora and Sam Sauvage respectively received the awards for best female and male revelations. Just like every year, the Victoires de la musique pave the way for the Victoires de la musique classique. For this occasion, tune in to France 3 this Friday, March 20, 2026 for an evening dedicated to classical music artists.
Last year, Lucile Ricardo won the award for best operatic artist at the Victoires de la musique classique, while the revelation award for operatic artist was given to Julie Roset. This year, as the ceremony will be broadcasted from Brittany, at the Quartz in Brest, Alex Vizorek and Clément Rochefort will host. The honorary award will be presented to Bryn Terfel, considered one of the greatest baritones, during a moment that promises to be particularly rich in emotions.
As for the guests, Katia and Marielle Labèque, the Ensemble Matheus, and Mehdi Kerkouche will be present. For the first time, the Victoires de la musique classique will include video game music in their program with the original soundtrack of the Clair-Obscur game. Finally, this year, among the 16 nominated artists, 12 are female musicians, highlighting the increasing presence of female artists in the musical landscape. The Victoires de la musique classique will be airing this Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:10 pm on France 3.
Nominations for the 2026 Victoires de la musique classique: – Instrumentalist(s): – Astrig Siranossian (cello) – Adelaïde Ferriere (percussion) – Vanessa Wagner (piano).
– Operatic artist: – Julie Fuchs (soprano) – Sabine Devielhe (soprano) – Stanislas de Barbeyrac (tenor).
– Best Composer: – Edith Canat de Chizy (L’ombre) – Francesco Filidei (Il nome de la rosa) – Clara Ianotta (Strange Bird, no longer navigation by a star).
– Best Recording: – Ein Deutsches Requiem – Johannes Brahms, Harmonia Mundi Musique – Te Deum Pour Notre-Dame – Thierry Escaich, Alpha Classics – Une quête d’infini – Marie Jaëll, La Boîte à Pépites.
