Newsletter n°1
February 2024

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Editorial

Dear Friends, we're delighted to send you the first newsletter dedicated to the Les Nocturnes du piano festival.
The desire to go further with you, our Public ... To share with you the captivating universe of this event where young rising stars of the piano illuminate our beautiful Côte d'Azur Hippodrome.
To help you discover our artists and the behind-the-scenes aspects of this festival ....
The DNA of our event is the discovery of exceptionally talented young people ... The 2023 edition was packed, and 6 young soloists delighted us.
Focus here on 2 soloists who have one thing in common: their NOMINATION at the VICTOIRES DE LA MUSIQUE CLASSIQUE .
The summer of 2024 will be rich in new nuggets ... Follow us for an incomparable musical experience!

Christine GASTAUD, President of the association Le Piano en liberté

Focus on ...

... Nour Ayadi

Artist in the Festival's "Circle of Soloists

Nour Ayadi - Festival Les nocturnes du piano 2023

Patrick Godet

Nour is nominated for the Victoires de la musique classique 2024 in the "Revelation, instrumental soloist" category!

On July 5th, a young woman with a dazzling smile walked down the steps of the bleachers in a long blue dress to take the stage...
I introduced you to Nour, a name that means Light, telling you that soon she would be on the world's greatest stages... Today, it's all over for her!
Nominated for the Victoires 2024, recognized by the greatest.... We've been by her side for her debut, and our commitment to young talent has been rewarded!

Nour Ayadi: The Vibrant Harmony of a Young Pianist

In the spellbinding world of classical music, Nour Ayadi shines like a rising star, captivating audiences worldwide with her passionate playing and dynamic vision of the art of the piano. A native of Casablanca, Nour began her musical journey at the age of 6, embracing the piano keys with an unbridled passion that would shape her future.

Admitted to the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris and the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot, Nour quickly demonstrated her exceptional talent, winning the prestigious Prix Cortot at just 20 years of age. But for her, music is much more than a series of awards. It's a deep passion, an expression of the soul that transcends borders and cultural barriers.

Her brilliant academic career is marked by impressive diplomas and distinctions, including a Doctorat d'Artiste Interprète at the Conservatoire de Paris and a Master Soliste at the Haute Ecole de Musique de Genève. Alongside her young solo career, Nour also obtained a Master's degree in Public Policy at Sciences Po Paris, testifying to her intellectual curiosity and determination to explore diverse horizons.

But beyond the titles and honors, it's her captivating playing and commitment to music that captivate the hearts and minds of her audiences. Nour Ayadi doesn't just shine on the big international stages. She also embraces an active role in cultural mediation, sharing her passion with younger generations and marginalized audiences.

In 2024, Nour Ayadi is nominated in the "Revelation, instrumental soloist" category of the Victoires de la Musique Classique, further recognition of her growing influence in the world of music. The winners will be announced at the Victoires de la Musique Classique 2024 concert live from Montpellier on February 29, an event that promises to be a dazzling celebration of musical talent.

In short, Nour Ayadi embodies the perfect fusion of talent, dedication and energy on the contemporary music scene. Her inspiring career and dynamic vision light up stages the world over, bringing a breath of fresh air to a timeless art form. In her melodies, we hear the echo of indomitable passion and the whisper of a free soul, making her more than just an exceptional pianist, but a driving force in modern classical music.

... and Théo Fouchenneret

Artist in the Festival's "Circle of Soloists

Théo has been nominated for the 2019 Victoires de la musique classique in the "Instrumental Soloist" category!

As for Théo, his appearance at this 2nd edition was inevitable, given the success of his performance at our 2022 edition ...
We'll remain loyal to him and follow his meteoric career very closely!

Théo Fouchenneret - Festival Les nocturnes du piano 2023

Patrick Godet

Théo Fouchenneret: The Piano Virtuoso

Théo Fouchenneret, a name that resonates with virtuosity and passion in the world of classical music. From the outset, his sensitivity and poetry at the piano have captivated the ears of music lovers the world over. In November 2018, he won first prize at the prestigious Geneva International Music Competition, an early accolade for an exceptional musician.

A native of Nice, Théo was shaped by excellent teaching, first at his hometown's CRR under the tutelage of Christine Gastaud, then at the CNSM in Paris alongside such great masters as Alain Planès, Hortense Cartier-Bresson and Jean-Frédéric Neuburger. His brilliant career has been punctuated by successes, including winning the Gabriel Fauré International Piano Competition in 2013 and the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition in 2018 with the Messiaen Trio.

But for Théo, music isn't just about trophies. It's on stage that his art comes into its own. Prestigious venues such as the Fondation Louis Vuitton, the Opéra de Nice, the Philharmonie de Paris and the Bozar in Brussels have vibrated to the sound of his piano. His talent has been exported to the four corners of the globe, from Milan to Tokyo, via Munich and Rio de Janeiro.

March 2020 saw the release of his first solo recording for La Dolce Volta, devoted to Beethoven's great Waldstein and Hammerklavier sonatas. Théo is also a sought-after chamber musician, as evidenced by his extensive discography alongside musicians such as Eric Le Sage, Tatsuki Narita, the Messiaen Trio and Raphaël Sévère, the Xenakis Trio and Philippe Hattat. The young pianist will devote his next solo recording to Gabriel Fauré (autumn 2024).
Théo is also the driving force behind the project to record the complete chamber music of Robert Schumann, starting with the opuses for violin and piano, alongside his brother Pierre Fouchenneret.

Théo Fouchenneret embodies the quintessence of talent and passion in the world of classical music. His vibrant playing and commitment to the art bear witness to an artistic maturity far beyond his youth. As festivals and concert halls around the world flock to welcome him, Théo continues to inspire and amaze audiences with every note he plays, promising a musical future as bright as his past.

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