TERRA MATER explores the enduring figure of the sacred feminine as protector, guide and source of life. Drawing on sacred traditions across cultures, the performance centres themes of earth, birth and transmission, reflecting on the maternal figure as both a spiritual and human presence.

Through a curated selection of traditional repertoire and contemporary works, Les Itinérantes create a dialogue between eras and cultures. Featuring music inspired by the medieval visionary Hildegard von Bingen alongside composers such as Farnaz Modarresifar and texts by 19th-century Syrian poet Mariana Marrache. Blending influences from folk, chanson and early music, the trio craft performances that are intimate and expansive, inviting audiences into a journey through voice, story and sound.

Les Itinérantes - Manon, Pauline and Elodie - are celebrated for their ethereal, haunting vocal blend, performing in over fifty languages, from ancient dialects to newly imagined tongues. Rejecting the traditional concert format, they move through the performance space as they sing, surrounding audiences in an immersive and atmospheric soundworld.

Opening set by Hadewych Van Gent

The Dutch cellist and vocalist combines voice and cello into one distinctive artistic language, moving fluidly between classical tradition and contemporary collaboration. She made her solo debut at 17 at the Concertgebouw and has since performed at leading venues including Konzerthaus Berlin, the Barbican Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. She has collaborated with artists from Sheku Kanneh Mason to Jess Gillam, and appeared alongside Coldplay and Grammy winning singer Laufey. Central to her work is expanding repertoire for voice and cello, working closely with composers to shape new works.