The 2024 season was made possible through partnerships established with:
CNSMDP, Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris
MDW, Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien
RAM, Royal Academy of Music London
Each of these three institutions nominated several candidates to benefit from our program. Our selection committee chose a total of six participants, with two laureates from each institution. The masterclass week focused on piano, under the artistic direction of Mr. Denis Pascal, professor at CNSMDP.
First of all, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to our artistic director, Denis Pascal, for the quality of his teaching and the enthusiasm he inspired in our six students. His commitment has been exceptional, and our artists have expressed profound appreciation for his guidance.
The 2024 laureates (from left to right):
Dario Zanconi, Adrian Herpe, Erik Breer genannt Nottebohm, Hyunji Kim, Milda Daunoraite, and Bocheng Wang.
Highlights of the week
Our students at work during the Masterclass
Our guests received a daily individual lesson with Mr. Denis Pascal, and, of course, accommodation, meals, and additional activities were also provided by Ad Manaurem 1762. Among these activities was a visit to the prehistoric caves of Villars.
Photos of the concert at the Espace Nantholia in Nantheuil
Mid-week concert for young people from the Limoges and Brive conservatoires, and also for musicians from the Harmonie de Thiviers.
Voice coaching session with Petra Andrensek
A voice coaching session was organized to help participants improve their public speaking skills. This module included individual sessions led by Ms. Petra Andrensek.
The closing concert on Friday 5 July 2024 in Saint-Jean-de-Côle
Over 200 people attended the concert on 5 July. Many were full of praise for our 6 performers at the end of the concert, which was worthy of the best summer stages. The virtuosity of our young pianists charmed a well-informed audience, who gave them a standing ovation.
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all the photographers from the "Objectif Photo en Périgord Vert" association who accompanied us throughout the week and graciously made their images available to us.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the members of Ad Manaurem 1762 who placed their trust in us to carry out this patronage, and deep gratitude to the Board of Directors, whose commitment and support enable the association to operate at this level of excellence.
We were greatly honored by the presence of Ms. Ulrike Sych, Rector of the University of Music in Vienna, who supported us throughout this project. She was accompanied by Mr. Christopher Hinterhuber, Head of the Piano Department in Vienna.
We were also touched by the presence of Matthew Ross, representing the Royal Academy of Music in London.
We extend our thanks to our sponsors—the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, the Périgord-Limousin Community of Municipalities, and Crédit Agricole—for their trust in our project and their financial support.
Lastly, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for their generous support to:
Michel Augeix, Mayor of Saint Martin de Fressengeas and President of the Périgord-Limousin Community of Municipalities,
Francis Sedan, Mayor of Saint Jean de Côle,
Isabelle Hyvoz, Mayor of Thiviers and General Councilor,
Colette Langlade, Regional Councilor,
Raphaël Chipeaux, First Deputy Mayor of Nantheuil and Vice President in charge of culture for the Périgord-Limousin Community of Municipalities.
The concert of 5 July 2024
Programm
Erik Breer gen. Nottebohm
Ernő Dohnányi, 1877–1960
Variations on a Hungarian Folksong Op. 29
Milda Daunoraite
Frédéric Chopin, 1810–1849
Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
Hyunji Kim
Felix Mendelssohn, 1809–1847
Serious Variations, Op. 54
Bocheng Wang
Frédéric Chopin, 1810–1849
Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise
Brillante, Op. 22
Dario Zanconi
Maurice Ravel, 1875–1937
A Boat on the Ocean,
Alborada del gracioso
Adrian Herpe
Igor Strawinsky, 1882–1971
The Firebird, Danse infernale Berceuse, Final