The masterclass with orchestra by Talents & Violon'celles
Every year since 2019, Talents & Violon’celles has organised a masterclass with orchestra. The event has been held successively at the Salle Colonne in Paris, under the baton of conductors such as Vahan Mardirossian, Jean-Jacques Kantorow and Christophe Coin, then in 2024 at the Maison de la Mutualité (Paris 5th arrondissement), with the Consuelo orchestra conducted by Victor Julien-Laferrière, and finally in 2025 at the Salle Cortot, under the baton of maestro Giuliano Carmignola.
The encounter with an orchestra is always a pivotal artistic event for young instrumentalists. This experience is essential for honing their skills, testing their ability to concentrate, gaining confidence, and preparing them for competitions under optimal conditions. It is further enriched by the immediate challenge of performing in a public concert, which multiplies its effectiveness tenfold. Yet, the higher education system for young French instrumentalists does not include opportunities for them to work with an orchestra in a real solo performance setting, which constitutes a clear gap in their musical training and a significant disadvantage when they participate in international competitions.
This initiative, conceived and imagined by Talents & Violon'celles, is made possible by the generosity of Anne and Foucauld de Tinguy, who have sponsored it every year since its inception.
Guiding young talents towards professionalization
The encounter with the orchestra and working under the direction of a conductor allows these young performers, in full musical and technical growth, to make giant strides.
They become aware of what they still lack technically and/or psychologically. They thus learn to better understand their responsibility as soloists and the realities of a musician's work. This masterclass offers them experience, and even more importantly, a wealth of knowledge that they can draw upon in competitions or later on stage.
The 6th edition of the masterclass with orchestra took place on December 2, 2025 at Salle Cortot
An exceptional moment marked by sharing and generosity
We thought we knew Vivaldi's Four Seasons, but the great Giuliano Carmignola, ‘a prince among Baroque violinists’, offered us a true revelation. With his unique expertise, he transformed the listening experience into a living story, told with passion and authenticity.
For our four soloists and the young instrumentalists of the Ensemble Premières Scènes, beneficiaries of our instrument fund, this masterclass was a rare and formative experience. In a friendly atmosphere, Maestro Carmignola showed exceptional generosity, encouraging discussion and filling a key gap in their training: practising with an orchestra as a soloist.
Made possible, as every year, by the generosity of our patrons Anne and Foucauld de Tinguy, this sixth edition was also organised in partnership with Salle Cortot, which provided the venue and reception areas.
