La Nef is a company dedicated to the creation and production of early and contemporary music. It hires musicians and artists in all disciplines according to the needs of its productions. La Nef produces concerts and recitals of early and traditional music that are based on historical and literary themes. In 2001, La Nef broadened its field of action by launching a sector dedicated to contemporary music; a sector, that is, dedicated to the creation, research, and development of new forms. The company alternates projects that are essentially musical with theatrical projects that involve multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, multimedia, and operatic elements.
The concern for historical and theatrical context has been present since the company began. As well as producing musical-theatrical shows, it has also accepted the mandate of making music accessible to young people. To this end, the company’s Jeunesse (Youth) sector also offers concert-workshops in schools and community centers, and produces musical-theatrical shows. La Nef’s approach aims at creating worlds of sounds that are often based on little known or original music and that integrate historical and theatrical elements. This distinctive approach sets La Nef apart in the musical and cultural milieu, and allows it to offer original and accessible experiences to its public.