On 17 February, during an exceptional evening hosted by patron Joël Rousseau, the Talents & Violon’celles endowment fund presented the first six instruments from its new ‘Early Music’ department. This extraordinary commission combines excellence in violin making, historical research and passionate patronage. Concert on 17 February 2026 at the home of our patron Joël Rousseau: musicians and instrument makers given a standing ovation by a moved audience. ©Gilles Arbwick A visio

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

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

Playing with his left hand, using a reverse cello built for him and funded by Talents & Violon’celles, he is determined to change attitudes towards disability in the music world. The Talents & Violon’celles Endowment Fund is proud to highlight the inspiring journey of Soni Siecinski, one of the young musicians it has been supporting for several years. Soni is a 23-year-old cellist whose talent and determination have overcome many obstacles. Born with a malformation of his lef

7-string bass viol made by François Denis Talents & Violon’celles, an endowment fund that has been a key supporter of string quartet instrument making and young musicians for nearly 15 years, is launching the manufacture of three violas da gamba and three Baroque string instruments (a cello, a violin and a bass violin). This extraordinary commission has been entrusted to internationally renowned instrument makers specialising in this specific field, who will work together as