Les Escales Musicales

Julie Cherrier Hoffmann – Soprano (France)

Julie Cherrier Hoffmann, a laureate of the first prize at the Conservatoire de Nancy in singing, harp, chamber music, and analysis, has emerged as a finalist in numerous prestigious international music competitions.

Her musical journey reached new heights when she became a part of the Santa Cecilia Academy in Rome, where she had the privilege of learning under the guidance of the esteemed Renata Scotto and Teresa Berganza. Honoured as a guest performer at the Festival des Forêts, this soprano showcases a diverse repertoire, seamlessly navigating operatic roles and delivering recitals that feature masterpieces by Poulenc, Fauré, Debussy, Schubert, Turina, de Falla, and Liszt.

Etsuko Hirose – Pianist (Japan)

Born in Nagoya, Japan, Etsuko Hirose started piano at three and debuted with an orchestra at six. She trained in Paris and won prestigious competitions, including the Martha Argerich Competition in 1999, launching her solo career.

Hirose has performed at renowned venues like Herkulessaal and Kennedy Center and collaborated with leading orchestras and conductors. She is a regular at major festivals and her performances are broadcast on prominent channels. Her discography includes recordings with Denon and Mirare, featuring works by Beethoven and Vladigerov.

Volodia Van Keulen – Cellist (France)

Volodia Van Keulen is a young and talented artist who honed his skills at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris under the guidance of professors Roland Pidoux and Xavier Phillips. He gave concerts as soloist in different festivals like Festival International de la Roque d’Anthèron, La Folle journée de Nantes, Festival de Paques de Deauville, La Folle Nuit de Grenoble, Philhsarmonie of Xi’An (China), Philharmonie de Paris etc. He also attended masterclasses held by Steven Isserlis, Garry Hoffman, Young Chang Cho etc.

Frédéric Chaslin – Chef d’orchestre (France)

Frédéric Chaslin, hailing from Paris, is a multifaceted talent as a conductor, composer, pianist, and author. He underwent his musical education at the prestigious Paris Conservatoire and the Salzburg Mozarteum.

In his role as a conductor, Frédéric dedicates himself to both opera and the symphony orchestra. His notable achievements include conducting various piano concertos, such as those by Ravel, the renowned five piano concertos by Beethoven alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and Mozart’s K488 with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra.

Frédéric Chaslin’s artistic portfolio extends to creating over 250 compositions, comprising five operas, more than 72 songs, chamber music, symphonic pieces, and piano compositions. His exceptional versatility and significant contributions to the world of music position him as a prominent figure in the contemporary musical landscape.

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• Tickets are non-refundable.