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Trio Magellan
Thursday July 29, 2010
8:00 PM
St. John's Anglican Church
Ticket price: $39
Pierre Fouchenneret, violin
Antoine Pierlot, cello
Julien Gernay, piano
Debussy: Piano Trio in G major
Ravel: Duo for Violin and Cello
Debussy: Sonata for piano and cello
Fauré: Trio in D minor
Direct from Paris, this world class trio will perform in Elora as part of their North American tour. Featuring a programme of the French Romantic music of Debussy, Ravel and Fauré.
An opportunity to see one of the brightest new lights in the Paris chamber music scene, on their first, limited tour of Canada. Hear this exciting young trio performing a stimulating program of Debussy, Ravel, and Faure, and it will be clear why their star is on the rise.
Pierre Fouchenneret
Violin
Pierre Fouchenneret was born in 1985 in Grasse. He began studying the violin at the age of 5 at the National Conservatory - Nice region, and at the age of 12 obtained his honours degree in violin with the unanimous award of first-class standing by the jury. In the same year, he was accepted into the Conservatoire de Paris, graduating with honours in violin and in Chamber Music. Pierre has been invited to perform in the studios of France Musique and various television studios (France 2, France 3, Arte, Mezzo) He performs regularly in concerts, both in France and abroad.
Antoine Pierlot
Cello
Born to musician parents, Antoine Pierlot began to play the cello at the age of five. He entered the Paris Conservatory in 2000. Four years later, he won a first prize summa cum laude. In 2004, Pierlot won first prize at the Festival d'Automne des Jeunes Interpretes, and was named classical revelation by Adami in 2006. His love for the stage led him to perform regularly in France and worldwide as soloist with various orchestras. Passionate about chamber music, he plays in various ensembles.
Julien Gernay
Piano
Born in Namur in 1981, Julien Gernay began his studies at the Conservatory in Nice, graduating with first prize in piano, violin, and chamber music. In 1999 he entered the Paris Conservatory for further studies, graduating with top honours in piano and chamber music. Julien has won numerous prizes in a number of international piano competitions, and performs frequently as a soloist and with chamber ensembles.
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