Rediscovering Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with the celebrated Italian Maestro Giuliano Carmignola: this was the program for the 6th masterclass with orchestra by Talents & Violon’celles, hosted on December 2, 2025, in the legendary Salle Cortot in Paris. The four soloists, the young musicians of the Ensemble Premières Scènes, and the audience experienced a memorable moment, uplifted by the Maestro’s generosity, musical expertise, and humanity. For the 6th time, the ann

Antonio Vivaldi and Maestro Giuliano Carmignola Unite Musicians and Audience in a Vibrant Performance Masterclass at Salle Cortot - Paris 17th ©Gilles Arbwick The 6th masterclass with orchestra by Talents & Violon’celles took place at the Salle Cortot (Paris 17th), under the direction of Giuliano Carmignola leading the newly formed Ensemble Premières Scènes . The program featured Antonio Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece, The Four Seasons: four concertos performed by four excep

This is a very special moment and a huge honor for the entire Talents & Violon'celles team: the Académie des Beaux-Arts has awarded us the prestigious 2025 Hugot Prize. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, during a solemn and moving ceremony under the majestic dome of the Institut de France, in the presence of all the academics. Our co-founders François-Xavier Anscutter (President) and Raphaël Pidoux (Vice-President & Artistic Director) had the honor

It is a story of passion, legacy, and trust that keeps getting written in the history of Talents & Violon’celles. We are delighted and honored to announce the addition of three exquisite instruments from Mr. Zilber's collection to our instrument library. A Legacy of Generosity and Excellence The adventure began around 1996. Mr. Zilber, a passionate music lover, acquired two exceptional violins and a cello. His wish? That these masterpieces should not remain silent in storage,

Scheduled to coincide with the 12th String Quartet Biennial (10 to 18 January 2026), this event follows in the tradition of other major international lutherie competitions. This third edition, dedicated to the viola, is already considered an essential event for luthiers from all around the world (70 participants in 2024 from 20 countries) and for lutherie schools (8 participants in 2024 from 5 countries), as well as for discerning professionals and a wider public of music lov