80 years of the Grenoble University Choir / Concert and lecture

Concert, Lecture Culture, School life
March 4, 2026Saint-Martin-d'Hères - Louis Weil Amphitheater
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the Grenoble University Choir (CUG) invites you to discover its history during a unique concert/conference.
From 1945 to the present day, relive the highlights of the CUG (foundation, prestigious concerts, record releases, etc.) and the events that have marked the history of the university's oldest student association through a lecture by Vincent Arpin, a doctoral student at UGA, who will reveal his historical research live.

The major periods of this journey will be illustrated by pieces sung by the choir, conducted by its director Anne Laffilhe.

The musical program includes: Soyons Joyeux by Roland de Lassus, Hodie Christus natus est by Francis Poulenc, O Fortuna, Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré, and Lacrimosa from Mozart's Requiem.

Practical information:
Free event, reservation required, open to all.

Photo credits: © CUG
Published on February 13, 2026
Updated on February 24, 2026