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