Ophélie Gaillard (born 13 June 1974) is a French cellist.
Ophélie Gaillard | |
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| Born | June 13, 1974 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Classical cellist |
Early life edit
Gaillard was born in Paris. While studying at the Conservatoire de Paris, she obtained three first prizes in music: one in chamber music in the class of Maurice Bourgue, one in cello in the class of Philippe Muller, and one in baroque cello in the class of Christophe Coin. A recipient of a Certificate of Aptitude in cello pedagogy and a license in musicology from the Sorbonne, Gaillard has been teaching since 2000.[1][2]
In 1998, she won third prize in the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition, and was voted "Revelation: Solo Instrumentalist of the Year" at the Victoires de la musique classique in 2003. She is a recitalist and champion of the solo cello repertoire, from the Bach suites to contemporary music.[3]
Career edit
Her recordings from the Ambroisie label of the solo Bach cello suites, Britten's cello suites, and his cello sonata with pianist Vanessa Wagner were noticed by music critics internationally.[4]
Collaborations edit
Since 2004, she has worked with accordionist Pascal Contet. She also collaborates with dancers, in particular Daniel Larrieu and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
In 2005, Ophélie Gaillard founded Pulcinella, a chamber ensemble dedicated to playing Baroque music on period instruments.[5]
Instruments edit
Ophélie Gaillard plays a rare cello made by Francesco Goffriller in 1737.[2] After a knifepoint robbery in Paris on 15 February 2018,[6] reported on Facebook, it was anonymously returned two days later.[7]
She also owns an 1855 Bernardel cello, which she uses for romantic and modern music.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ fr:Ophélie Gaillard
- ^ a b "Ophelie Gaillard (Cello, Conductor) - Short Biography". Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Le violoncelle: ses origines, son histoire, ses interprètes, Auteur: Lyse Vézina,Éditeur Varia, 2006, ISBN 2896060324, ISBN 9782896060320
- ^ Revue des deux mondes Éditeur Revue des Deux Mondes, 2008
- ^ "Ensemble Pulcinella (Instrumental & Vocal Ensemble) - Short History". Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ "French musician robbed of million-euro cello at knifepoint". The Guardian. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "Rare cello returned after knifepoint theft in Paris". BBC. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
