Masterclasses
Masterclasses are led by Noémi Boutin, Eric-Maria Couturier and Vincent Courtois as well as this edition's patron.
For 1h30m, the contributor invites their student to go beyond studentship, in joint search of the musician they are, by developing a bespoke line of work according each student's aspirations and identity.
Each student is invited to register to two masterclasses fitting their projet, thus discovering two unique visions that they will be able to compare to their own approach.
Masterclasses take place during the day. They are free and open to the public.
Valentine Oster with Noémi Boutin
Gloria Chamorey with Vincent Courtois
Pauline Ngolo with Éric-Maria Couturier
© Mario Sarabhende
© Mario Sarabhende
Vincent Courtois
From his classical training, Vincent Courtois keeps the technique, precision and mastery of his instrument. His composite affinities led him to a radically different world, that will profoundly shape his identity as an artist : Jazz music. Thus begins a fast-paced journey of concerts alongside artists from many horizons, in which listening and improvising are the keys to musical exploration. At the same time, he forms his own groups, for which he composes. In this way he develops his personal language of expression, nourished by the personalities he works with. The roots of his creative process lie in a game of interlinks, a fair balance of contrasting effects. So emerges a music made of the paradox between unbridled freedom and absolute rigor.
© István Huszti
Noémi Boutin
Noémi Boutin is passionate about new artistic ventures. After her precocious studies at the Paris Conservatory, her way was to great concertos was paved. But she chose to follow singular paths: she plays the cello alone, in chamber music, plays repertoire as well as current music and on stage she likes to side with artists from all fields. She is known for her support of contemporary music and cultivates a particular taste for deviations, sidesteps, and likes to handle words when they turn absurd or poetic.
© Alex Crestey
Éric-Maria Couturier
Éric-Maria Couturier teaches at both the Paris and Lyon Conservatories. Polymorphous virtuoso, he obtained the highest distinctions during his studies and now performs on major international stages, solo or with other renowned artists. He has been part of the Ensemble Intercontemporain since 2002. He worked with the greatest conductors and is invited as a soloist in the most prestigious cello concertos of the classical repertoire. He also mingle with the improvised music scene and pursues eclectic experiments: video-game scores, electronic music, choreographic work...
© A. Lauriol
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Francesco Dillon
Francesco Dillon (Turin, 1973) is an internationally acclaimed cellist known for his diverse and original repertoire.
He was Andrea Nannoni’s student in Florence then went on to learn with great masters such as Anner Bijlsma, Mario Brunello, David Geringas and Mstislav Rostropovich before studying composition with Salvatore Sciarrino.
In addition to his performing career and his investment in chamber music, Dillon has taught at prestigious institutions like the Royal College of London, the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Pacific University of California, the Untref of Buenos Aires and the University of Manchester. He served as artistic director of Florence’s "Music@villaromana” festival (2010–2019) and currently directs the “Castelcello” Festival in South Tyrol.
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