On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Talents & Violon’celles endowment fund kicked off its concert series for the 2026–2027 season at the Théâtre de la Ville – Les Abbesses. It was a day dedicated to excellence, transmission, and instrument making, where the cello resonated in all its forms before a warm and captivated audience.

On Monday 28 September, the Mairie de Paris Centre hosted the concert-debate "Inclusion in culture and artistic creation". In front of a full and highly attentive audience, Talents & Violon'celles shared its vision and experience alongside engaged artists, scientists and cultural key players.

A story of passion, local roots in Marseille, and intergenerational transmission: thanks to the patronage of Pascale Gerbail, a distinguished 18th-century Parisian violin finds its home within our instrument fund and now makes its timbre resonate in the hands of violinist Apolline Kirklar.

The endowment fund Talents & Violon’celles is delighted to announce the launch of a major project: the custom crafting of a consort of six violas da gamba and their period-model bows. This exceptional initiative is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Sallie Saliba, in memory of her sister, the violist Julia Griffin, who passed away in February 2024.

The summer of 2026 was marked by the success of Cello8 and Ensemble Premières Scènes, the two groups created by Talents & Violon’celles. From iconic festivals in the Marne region to the scenic landscapes of the Drôme, and out to the island setting of Villa Carmignac, our young virtuosos performed to enthusiastic, sold-out audiences at every stop.

In front of a packed and captivated Salle Colonne in Paris, the "Fêtes galantes" tour concert offered a moment of absolute grace. Under the direction of Raphaël Pidoux, the young virtuosos of the Premières Scènes Ensemble and renowned soloists brought the great classical repertoire to life in a rare spirit of transmission and complicity.

Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir deux nouveaux instruments d'exception, reflets de notre double engagement pour la préservation du patrimoine et le soutien à la lutherie contemporaine.

Thanks to the support of 138 donors during the ‘Luthiers of Tomorrow 2025’ campaign, the Museum of Music has been able to acquire the viola that won the ‘Talents of Tomorrow’ category at the 2026 International Lutherie Competition. A look back at the special events organised in June to thank our patrons. International Lutherie Competition 2026 at the Philharmonie de Paris - © Denis Allard Patronage in support of the talents of tomorrow © Denis Allard Held in conjunction with

The recent decision to extend the tax scheme supporting the purchase of musical instruments by businesses (Article 238bis AB of the General Tax Code) until 31 December 2028 is excellent news for the entire French music sector. This measure, spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, allows companies that purchase instruments intended to be loaned to artists to benefit from a particularly attractive tax framework. For Talents & Violon'celles, this extension represents much more t