« Hilary Hahn has lifted the craft of violin playing to a plateau of consistent perfection that Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz and Igor Oistrakh might have struggled to attain » marvels the BBC. Her probing interpretations, enabled by a flawless intonation and a technical brilliance, made her one of the most sought-after artists of our time. American [...]
Born in Paris of Chinese parents, Yo-Yo Ma emigrated to the United-States at a very young age. He gave his first public recital at age 5 and by the time he was 19 was already being compared with such masters as Mstislav Rostropovich and Pablo Casals. Considered one of the pre-eminent cellists of his generation, Yo-Yo [...]
Who could resist to Natalie Dessay’s stage presence? Known for her masterful interpretations of the greatest works from the French repertory, she brings with pianist Philippe Cassard a momentum, a vivacity, a tenderness and a disarming simplicity to the poems she sings, bringing them to life. Born in Lyons in 1965, Natalie Dessay grew up [...]
« Always flawless, always imaginative, with a perfect mix of spontaneity and maturity that one only finds among the greatest pianists ». That’s how the London Times described Canadian pianist Louis Lortie. One particularly admires his highly personal perception of music, adding a new perspective to the vast keyboard repertory. French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie studied in Montreal [...]
Regarded as one of the greatest virtuosos of our time, Itzhak Perlman is known for the intensity of his playing and for the contagious joy he brings to his performances. Loved for his charm and his humanity, as well as for his immense talent, he is cherished by audiences around the world that are appreciative [...]
