Denis Pascal has established himself as one of the most original figures on the French piano scene, performing in France and throughout the world as both soloist and chamber musician. His career has taken off abroad, with numerous appearances in Europe, of course, but also in the United States and Asia. In France, he has won over audiences at most of the Paris venues (Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Châtelet, Philharmonie, Maison de la Radio, Théâtre de la Ville, Salle Gaveau, Opéra Garnier), as well as at numerous international festivals. 

Keen to maintain a historical awareness of the repertoire, Denis Pascal leaves the beaten track and gives concerts that are both memorable and open to all, rigorously applying a consistent ethic.

 

Denis Pascal's discography reflects his musical commitments. Among the discographic projects that have received enormous critical acclaim, a perfect illustration of Denis Pascal's immense curiosity is a disc devoted to Jean Wiener for Sisyphe, which won a Diapason d'Or. 

 

With his two sons Alexandre (violin) and Aurélien Pascal (cello), they form the Pascal Trio. In March 2021, they released their first CD on La Música, devoted to Schubert's trios, to critical acclaim. The Trio Pascal quickly gained renown, and Denis and his two sons regularly performed together in a number of renowned venues and festivals.

 

A disciple of Pierre Sancan, Denis Pascal also studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris with Jacques Rouvier, Léon Fleisher and György Sándor. Denis Pascal went on to study with György Sebök, of whom he was one of the main disciples, at Indiana University in Bloomington. This was followed by regular tours with the great cellist János Starker.

 

A much-appreciated teacher, he was appointed professor at the CNSM in Lyon in January 2010, then at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris in April 2011.