Ad Manaurem 1762, mécénat pour les jeunes musiciens. Notre objectif est de soutenir des jeunes musiciens à un moment de leur carrière où ils en ont besoin. Welcome to the Orangerie: A New Residence for Young Talents in the Périgord Vert Ad Manaurem 1762 has opened its doors for an exciting new project. We are delighted to announce the opening of our residence, specially designed for young musicians. Our first guests, the talented Idalia String Quartet, have already arrived and are filling the space in the heart of the Périgord Vert with music. This new step deepens our commitment to the talents of tomorrow, while staying true to our philosophy. The residence provides not only an inspiring setting for rehearsals but also moments for meeting and exchange. The peace and beauty of the Périgord Vert create an ideal environment for artistic growth. This project is fully aligned with our belief that musical excellence thrives best in a supportive, family-like environment. With the residence, we now offer an even more comprehensive platform to encourage and support the next generation of classical music. Launch of the 2025 Season – Our sponsorship will offer 2 exceptional Master Classes and a new residency for artists We are delighted to announce the opening of the 2025 season – Two exceptional Master Classes: 18 musicians will benefit from our programs, fully funded by Ad Manaurem 1762. Piano A Piano Master Class will take place from June 28 to July 5 under the artistic direction of Mr. Denis Pascal, Professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. This class is limited to 6 students and will conclude with a public concert on Friday, July 4, in Saint Jean de Côle. BIOGRAPHY Chamber Music A Master Class in Chamber Music for String Quartet organized at the end of summer from August 23 to August 30, 2025. The guest professor is Mr. Johannes Meissl, Vice Rector of the University of Music Vienna. Three quartets will be selected. A restitution concert will be given and open to the public on Friday August 29 in Saint Jean de Côle. BIOGRAPHY Selection Process It is only available through the higher music universities with which we have established a partnership. Winners must be at the end of their university studies (Master's or 3rd cycle) or within the next 2 years. We ask students who are not in this situation and who would like to benefit from our sponsorship to contact their conservatoires so that they can approach us beforehand to discuss a possible partnership. Programm The quality of our program places these Master Classes at a high level of excellence. Daily individual lessons are provided in an exceptional setting. We are dedicated to the well-being of our participants, ensuring they can develop their projects and deepen their art during the week. Special care is given to their accommodation and gastronomy, which is central to our culture. We aim to make this an unforgettable human adventure.

To ensure the quality of our program, we need you! Become a member and get involved, or simply make a donation, and let’s share our passion for music together. Our association is a non-profit organization (governed by French law from 1901). Ad Manaurem 1762 was recognized as serving the public interest by the French administration in August 2024. We need your financial support to ensure both the quality and sustainability of our program. You are welcome to make a donation of any amount; each contribution is appreciated. The annual membership fee is 50 Euros, which allows you to get involved or simply keep up with our activities. From 550 Euros you can also become a benefactor member of Ad Manaurem 1762. For French residents only: Our public-interest status entitles you to a tax deduction equal to 66% of the donated amount. In practical terms, if you donate 50 Euros to the association, you will receive a tax reduction of 33 Euros, meaning the net cost of your support will be 17 Euros. In France only, we accept checks made out to "Ad Manaurem 1762" sent to the following address: Ad Manaurem 1762 1073 route de Lage 24800 Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas We kindly ask that you include your contact information. It’s simple. Please click on the blue-and-white button below to be redirected to our partner site, HelloAsso. Your credit card payment will be secure. Philanthropy While we aim to maintain a human-centered approach, our project also seeks the support of major donors, whether individuals, foundations, or corporations. These significant patrons can engage in a long-term commitment, enabling the association to continue its mission while securing its future. This support will also allow us to invest in additional resources to benefit young musicians. We also offer corporations sponsorship programs aligned with their strategic goals. Our commitment to excellence serves as a genuine motivational tool for teams and can foster long-lasting partnerships. Please contact us directly so that we can arrange to meet and present our project to you in more detail. Mail What's the point of your support? Mainly to cover the following costs during Masterclasses accommodation for the young musicians in single rooms all meals provided for 7 days rental of musical instruments, particularly study and concert pianos music teachers and lecturers organisation of two concerts Thank you for your valuable support for the association and its young musicians.

Ad Manaurem 1762, mécénat pour les jeunes musiciens. Notre objectif est de soutenir des jeunes musiciens à un moment de leur carrière où ils en ont besoin. Ad Manaurem 1762 - Patronage for young musicians Our mission is to support young musicians who have graduated from the world's top music universities. We invite them to an exceptional week of masterclass in Périgord, France, under the artistic direction of renowned professors. Our programme of excellence is based on a partnership with the best music academies. It includes daily, individual lessons enabling these young talents to perfect their own project of the classical repertoire. © Unsplash - Claude Grabriel An invitation to excellence Our story begins here, between family and friends, all united by a deep passion for music and a sense of responsibility to support the musicians of tomorrow. We invite them to join us in this place where, since the earliest traces of humanity, artists have expressed themselves in complete freedom. Our name, Ad Manaurem 1762, was inspired by Mozart's first minuets written at the age of 6, in 1762. It tells us how important it is to support young people and their potential for virtuosity. It expresses our reason for existing, a hymn to music and talent. Do you like our project? We are a non-profit organization. The more people who are enthusiastic about our organization and support it, the more young musicians we can offer this masterclass to. Your membership allows you to become a patron of tomorrow's generation of musicians and an integral part of Ad Manaurem 1762. You will be involved in this ambitious project, receive regular detailed information and, of course, meet our young talents at the final concert in July 2024. Philanthropy While we want to maintain a human approach, our project is also aimed at major donors, whether individuals, foundations or companies. Please contact us directly so that we can have the opportunity to meet you and tell you more about our project. Enterprises: Investing in young people We offer companies sponsorship programmes that fit in with their strategy. Our excellence-based approach is a genuine motivational tool for teams and can also be applied on a long-term basis. Please contact us directly so that we can have the opportunity to meet you and tell you more about our project.

Biographie de Denis Pascal, Pianiste, Directeur Artistique et Professeur pour la Masterclass 2024 de Ad Manaurem 1762 Biography 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. WEBSITE DENIS PASCAL

Biographie de Denis Pascal, Pianiste, Directeur Artistique et Professeur pour la Masterclass 2024 de Ad Manaurem 1762 Biography Petra Andrensek is a Zurich-based singer and vocal coach, renowned for her deep understanding of music. She holds a Master's degree in Musicology and specializes in the art of speaking and singing. Petra developed a unique vocal training methodology, which she has refined over the years by coaching hundreds of diverse individuals with clear results. Content and Benefits of Voice Training The program for emerging musicians of the Masterclass 2024 aims to enhance their self-presentation skills, crucial for effective communication with audiences and interaction with juries. The goal is to equip these musicians with the necessary techniques to become confident, impactful speakers, ensuring they make a positive impression on key individuals in their career path. Her approach blends technical expertise with profound empathy, allowing Petra to unlock the potential in every voice she coaches. This has not only enhanced the vocal skills of her students but also significantly impacted their professional careers. She focuses on helping students understand their voice, how to control it and adapt it to different situations for better communication and presentation. WEBSITE PETRA ANDRENSEK © Justin Hession

L'équipe derrière Ad Manaurem se présente en quelques mots. Who we are Ad Manaurem 1762 is a non-profit association that, in 2024, includes 64 members from Europe and America. Our members come from the following countries and regions: Didier Sourisseau Président, Founder Didier Sourisseau has spent his career in the packaging industry. Chairman of major international groups, he has successfully managed teams all over the world, particularly in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Africa. With his strong leadership skills, he has never ceased to defend excellence as a source of continuous improvement, and to encourage the development of young people and the transmission of knowledge. Throughout this intense life, his refuge has always been the Périgord and his family home "La Manaurie". A place of inspiration, it was here that he naturally created his patronage project for young people and for music, his other passion. He is keen to help this new generation of musicians by offering them a moment which, he hopes, will be the catalyst for their future success. Thierry de Beaumont-Beynac Vice-P résident, Co-founder Thierry de Beaumont-Beynac has had a distinguished career in the banking and insurance sectors, holding executive positions before co-founding an artificial intelligence company serving insurance firms. Concurrently, he has been actively involved in charitable organizations, notably within the Order of Malta, where he held presidential roles for 20 years. Deeply passionate about the Périgord region, where his family has been established for nearly 450 years, he continued his parents' efforts in restoring the family's Château de La Marthonie in Saint-Jean-de-Côle. For 30 years, he organized concerts in the village church. Among his numerous international honors, Thierry holds the titles of Officer of the Legion of Honour and Officer of Arts and Letters. Bernadette Faroudja-Deveaux Secretary, Co-founder Bernadette Faroudja-Deveaux, Honorary Professor at the Bordeaux Academy, has devoted her life to the education of young people. A politician, she has contributed to the development of innovative early childhood programmes that have been taken up nationally by her party. She was recognised by her peers for her work and was awarded the Palmes Académiques. In her home town of Le Bouscat, she also put her commitment to Franco-German reconciliation to good use, with musical exchanges in particular that were to become a milestone and an example for other communities. Now retired to the Périgord region, she is involved in local life and is putting all her energy and experience at the service of Ad Manaurem. Bruno Baudoin Treasurer, Co-founder Bruno Baudoin is a specialist in the field of nutrition and health. After studying cell biology at university and training at ESSEC business school, he has spent his entire career in international sales and marketing with the world's leading vitamin companies. In France, he helped develop the concept of natural vitamins. He is an enthusiast of contemporary art, but also collects works from the 19th century. He is a member of the Association of Friends of Rosa Bonheur. A gourmet and connoisseur of Bordeaux wines, he likes to prepare dishes from the South-West (or from the French repertoire) to share with his family and friends. One day, he dreams of learning to play the piano. Priska Wallimann Design & Marketing, Co-founder As a skilled lithographer and infographic designer, Priska Wallimann works for a Swiss publishing house. She has consistently developed all areas of graphics and design for her group's newspapers and magazines throughout Europe. She has become an expert in information graphics, a form of visual journalism, and was honoured in New York in 2018 with an "Award of Excellence" from the Society of News Design. A great Francophile, every year she takes part in workshops at the Beaux-Arts in Paris to consolidate her talent as a draughtswoman and photographer. Her first works will be exhibited at the Galerie Menouar in Paris during Photography Week in 2021. Rohan Cuddly therapist Rohan is the youngest member of our team. Our Havanese loves to have fun and is hard to resist! His job is to be the association's cuddle therapist, a role in which he excels! He'll be on hand to give our young musicians confidence and optimism.

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Ad Manaurem 1762, mécénat pour les jeunes musiciens. Notre objectif est de soutenir des jeunes musiciens à un moment de leur carrière où ils en ont besoin. The concert of 5 July 2024 Photos from the 2024 season The Masterclass 2024 has just come to an end. First of all, we'd 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 6 students. His commitment has been remarkable, and our artists have been extremely grateful to him. Many thanks to our young musicians, Milda Daunoraite, Hyunji Kim, Dario Zanconi, Adrian Herpe, Erik Breer dit Nottebohm and Bocheng Wang, who showed great motivation and enchanted us with their virtuosity and talent. We would also like to thank the members of Ad Manaurem 1762 who placed their trust in us to make this sponsorship possible, and the Board of Directors whose commitment and support enable the association to exist at this level of excellence. Finally, we would like to thank our sponsors, the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, the Communauté de communes Périgord-Limousin and Crédit Agricole for their confidence in our project and their financial support. Highlights of the week Our students at work during the Masterclass 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 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.

Ad Manaurem 1762, mécénat pour les jeunes musiciens. Notre objectif est de soutenir des jeunes musiciens à un moment de leur carrière où ils en ont besoin. Ad Manaurem 1762 – Piano Season 2025: A Resounding Success The 2025 Piano Season of Ad Manaurem 1762 took place this year in partnership with prestigious institutions such as the CNSMDP (Paris), the MdW (Vienna), the Royal Academy of Music (London), and the ZHdK (Zurich). Six exceptional laureates were selected to participate in our masterclass, passionately led by Mr. Denis Pascal, professor at the CNSMDP and artistic director of this season. His high-quality teaching and enthusiasm deeply impacted our young artists. Denis Pascal surrounded by our 2025 Laureates (from left to right): Tom Carré, Vilhelm Moqvist, Hsinyu Kwan, Elžbieta Dvarionaitė, Junyan Chen, Kasparas Mikužis. Highlights of the week Beyond daily individual lessons with Denis Pascal, our young talents benefited from quality accommodation, allowing them to work and rehearse on three pianos available to them 24/7. Not to mention a memorable visit to the prehistoric caves of Villars. The closing concert in Saint-Jean-de-Côle The closing concert on July 4th was a true triumph, gathering over 240 spectators. The virtuosity of our six pianists captivated an appreciative audience, who honored them with a standing ovation worthy of the greatest summer stages. We express our deep gratitude to the talented photographers of the "Objectif Photo en Périgord Vert" association for capturing these precious moments throughout the week, and for graciously making their images available to us. Our thanks also go to the volunteer members and the board of directors of Ad Manaurem 1762, whose unwavering commitment and support are essential to the excellence/sustainability of our association. We were honored by the presence of Mrs. Anne Leclercq, Head of Philanthropy, and Mr. Clément Carpentier, Director of Instruments, both representing the National Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris, as well as Mr. Matthew Ross for the Royal Academy of Music in London. Their presence at our side is an invaluable mark of confidence. A big thank you also to our precious supporters, without whom nothing would be possible: The Community of Communes of Périgord-Limousin, and in particular its President, Michel Augeix, Mayor of St Martin de Fressengeas, and its Vice-President in charge of Culture, Raphaël Chipeaux, without forgetting Isabelle Hyvoz, Mayor of Thiviers and Francis Sedan, Mayor of Saint-Jean-de-Côle. It is thanks to them that we were able to realize our project. We thank our Regional Councilor Colette Langlade who came with the encouragement of the President of the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region Alain Rousset and who is one of our supporters. The Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, for its commitment and trust from the very beginning of our project. Crédit Agricole, and more specifically the Thiviers branch, which has always welcomed us, guided us and helped us, to the point of enabling us to obtain significant financing from the Crédit Agricole Charente-Périgord Foundation, for the purchase of a piano for our new residence for musicians which we will open at the end of July. And of course, a big thank you to Périgord Magazine, our media partner. You'll find a wonderful article on Ad Manaurem 1762 in their pages. The concert of 4 July 2025 Programm Hsinyu Kwan Joseph Haydn, 1732–1809 Sonata in B minor : Allegro moderato, Menuet , final : Presto Kasparas Mikužis Jean-Philippe Rameau, 1683–1764 Les Triolets, La Poule : excerpts from the Suite in G major, RCT 6 Maurice Ravel, 1875–1937 „Une barque sur l‘océan“ Elžbieta Dvarionaitė Maurice Ravel, 1875–1937 Valses nobles et sentimentales Vilhelm Moqvist Robert Schumann, 1810–1856 Kreisleriana, op. 16: first three pièces Junyan Chen Henri Dutilleux, 1916–2013 Sonate : Choral and Variations Tom Carré Zoltán Kodály, 1882–1967 Dances of Marosszék

Ad Manaurem 1762, mécénat pour les jeunes musiciens. Notre objectif est de soutenir des jeunes musiciens à un moment de leur carrière où ils en ont besoin. Welcome to our photo and video gallery! Discover the inspiring journey of our young musicians, from their intensive lessons to the triumphant final concert. PIANO SEASON 2025 Denis Pascal surrounded by our 2025 Laureates (from left to right): Tom Carré, Vilhelm Moqvist, Hsinyu Kwan, Elžbieta Dvarionaitė, Junyan Chen, Kasparas Mikužis. STRING QUARTET SEASON 2025 Domonkos Hartmann, Riya Hamie, Eleanor Holmes, Chloe Prins, Constance Hayward, Adele Quartier de Andrade, Johannes Meissl, Karla Križ, Erin Pitts, Tim de Vries, Elliott Pages, Jean-Baptiste Iachemet, David Heusler (l-r) PIANO SEASON 2024 Dario Zanconi, Adrian Herpe, Denis Pascal, Erik Breer genannt Nottebohm, Hyunji Kim, Milda Daunoraite, Bocheng Wang (l-r)

Denis Pascal en grand entretien Closing Concert – Book Your Tickets Now! Ad Manaurem 1762: Denis, qu'est-ce qui vous a poussé à accepter l'invitation d'Ad Manaurem 1762 en tant que directeur artistique, et qu'est-ce qui rend ce projet si unique pour vous ? Denis Pascal: La proposition est venue d'une personne bienveillante (Didier Sourisseau, NDLR) qui bâtit un projet presque utopique : réunir de jeunes musiciens dans un lieu absolument extraordinaire, le Château de La Marthonie à Saint-Jean-de-Côle. Ce projet visait à créer des conditions particulières pour un échange unique avec de jeunes artistes, dans un lieu caché, au cœur du Périgord Vert. En réalité, j'ai accepté ce projet sans connaître l'endroit. Et je crois que j'aurais même dit oui plus vite si j'avais su à quoi ressemblait le lieu tel que je l'ai découvert en 2024. Sans parler de l'équipe Ad Manaurem 1762 et de l'aspect humain de cette aventure, qui est vraiment spéciale, précieuse, comme devrait l'être un projet autour de la musique et de l'art. C'est aussi un devoir pour moi de participer à des événements ou des occasions de construire des projets destinés aux jeunes artistes. Pour les pianistes, c'est une occasion unique de venir en Dordogne – pas tant pour participer à la master classe, mais pour être un peu coupés du monde pendant une semaine dans des conditions extraordinaires. Pour moi, c'est aussi un cadeau de pouvoir accueillir ces jeunes musiciens, discuter avec eux et apprendre d'eux. Et ce, même si je suis là en tant que professeur, avec un rôle bien défini et régulé. Ad Manaurem 1762: Quel message clé ou quel conseil important souhaitez-vous transmettre aux jeunes pianistes pour leur développement musical et personnel ? Denis Pascal: Ils sont déjà en quête de leur développement et cherchent des clés pour mieux fonctionner. Si j'ai des conseils à donner, c'est plutôt en termes de propositions concernant leur relation avec l'instrument, avec la musique, et avec ce qu'ils veulent réaliser. Ces propositions, une fois un peu décodées, plus éclairées ou objectivées, leur permettent de s'insérer plus facilement dans le milieu professionnel, d'avoir une voix personnelle. Il s'agit de se considérer comme un centre d'intérêt, de devenir quelque chose qui puisse interpeller le public et les autres musiciens – en bref, de devenir un peu maîtres d'eux-mêmes. Il s'agit donc de travailler sur l'affranchissement, la confiance en soi, et une connaissance plus objective qui leur donne les outils pour se détacher ou, en tout cas, pour avancer dans leur cursus d'enseignement. Ad Manaurem 1762: Selon vous, quelle est l'importance de l'apprentissage en master classe et de l'échange avec d'autres musiciens pour la maturation artistique? Denis Pascal: Les échanges en master classe sont particuliers parce qu'on se voit plus souvent, tous les jours, ce qui crée une temporalité différente par rapport à l'année universitaire. La manière de donner les cours est donc différente. La master classe est ponctuelle, même si elle dure une semaine. Cela signifie qu'on suscite des questionnements, on essaie d'enclencher des réflexions qui – nous l'espérons – porteront leurs fruits plus tard. La master classe est aussi une manière de briser un cycle, de sortir du quotidien et de ses difficultés que rencontrent les artistes, les musiciens, tout le monde en fait. Il s'agit de se retrouver et de vivre cette expérience quotidienne autour du répertoire, avec des échanges organisés et planifiés, encore une fois dans un lieu absolument merveilleux. Il y a une fluidité dans le temps, quelque chose de suspendu. Les contingences du monde extérieur ne sont plus là. Et cela permet peut-être de lâcher les défenses et, finalement, de communiquer sur des choses essentielles. La "master classe" est un terme un peu… disons... Je n'aime pas trop le terme "classe de maître". Il s'agit simplement d'être là de manière soutenue et d'être concentré plus intensément pendant un temps bien défini. En ce moment, ce sont six jours intenses puisque je vois les pianistes tous les jours. Ces moments sont toujours privilégiés. Je me souviens des master classes auxquelles j'ai participé. J'ai en tête des noms de grands pianistes qui sont des modèles pour moi. Loin de vouloir les imiter, j'ai compris que des échanges particuliers peuvent se faire lors de ces sessions. Ad Manaurem 1762: Une masterclass, même si vous n'aimez pas le mot, permet-elle l'échange entre générations, ou peut-être même entre différentes cultures qui s'enrichissent? L'avez-vous vécu ainsi ? Denis Pascal: Oui, évidemment, dans une idée où l'on embrasse plusieurs nationalités : Chine, Taïwan, Lituanie, France… Forcément, il y a des cultures associées. Il y a aussi le fait de rencontrer des institutions, puisque des étudiants de la Royal Academy, etc., viennent. Ce sont aussi des manières de penser, des manières… Et ça, c'est fascinant. Pour moi, c'est naturellement fascinant. Pour eux, non. Eux sont sortis de leur institution et se retrouvent un peu dépaysés dans cet endroit hors du monde, hors du cycle, comme je le disais. Mais c'est un enrichissement évident. Comme je l'ai dit plus tôt, c'est une chance que de jeunes artistes vous demandent conseil. S'ils s'ouvrent suffisamment pour demander conseil, la partie est gagnée. Ce n'est pas seulement une question de valorisation, mais cela nous aide aussi à avancer nous-mêmes. Ad Manaurem 1762: Pourquoi, selon vous, un musicien devrait-il postuler à Ad Manaurem 1762? Denis Pascal: Je pense que c'est une occasion unique de trouver le silence. C'est vraiment une occasion unique. De plus, les conditions sont absolument merveilleuses. C'est une occasion de rencontrer d'autres musiciens, de jeunes musiciens, et l'organisation de la semaine est telle que tout est simple : financièrement bien sûr, la logistique, tout est fluide. Et rien n'est jamais vraiment fluide dans la vie. Tout est compliqué. Et c'est ce qui crée ces expériences. Je pense que faire de la musique, pour les musiciens, c'est rêver dans un monde spécial. C'est avoir cette capacité à l'introspection, à suivre une imagination. Bref, ce n'est pas rien et ce n'est pas non plus dans l'air du temps. On pourrait dire que cette pratique du piano, ou l'art en général de la musique classique, de l'interprétation, est à mon avis quelque chose d'essentiel. Elle sert de modèle pour tout le reste. Mais ce n'est pas dans l'air du temps. C'est donc un moment spécial à découvrir, avec des conditions spéciales. Ad Manaurem 1762: Comment avez-vous personnellement vécu la semaine de la master classe et quelle impression en retenez-vous? Denis Pascal: L'impression, c'est surtout la connaissance de six individus différents, d'avoir cherché avec eux, d'avoir appris des choses avec eux et d'avoir essayé de déclencher des processus ou ce qu'on appelle des déclics, concernant leur relation avec l'instrument, le mouvement, l'écoute, la lecture d'une partition. Finalement, il y a des points précis pour s'affranchir et devenir ce que l'on doit être en tant que pianiste. Il est vrai que la master classe est affaire de précision. Les cours ne sont pas de la poésie. Il y a quelque chose de précis, de concret, car la musique est aussi un artisanat, et cet artisanat, ou le perfectionnement des gestes, nous amène à capter d'autres dimensions. Bref, c'est comme ouvrir un tiroir. Il ne suffit pas de discuter littérature pour travailler du Schumann ou du Beethoven. Il faut savoir mettre les mains dans l'écriture musicale, dans la relation avec la lecture, savoir comment fonctionne un piano, comment on peut bouger, et quel est le lien entre notre imagination et nos possibilités de jeu. En bref, c'est à la fois extrêmement concret, extrêmement objectif – du moins, je m'astreins vraiment à penser ainsi – et cela ouvre des portes vers un peu un ailleurs avec la poésie, c'est certain. Ad Manaurem 1762: Y a-t-il quelque chose que vous aimeriez ajouter, un mot pour finir cet entretien? Denis Pascal: Mon mot de la fin : Tant qu'il y aura des rêveurs et des idéalistes, la musique existera. Je tiens à remercier Ad Manaurem 1762, et en particulier Didier, car c'est essentiel. Je pense que c'est un devoir de soutenir ce projet, et c'est aussi une démarche importante pour moi de vous remercier de cette opportunité. Né le 1er décembre 1962 à Albi, Denis Pascal est une figure marquante et une personnalité hors pair du piano français. Après ses études au Conservatoire de Paris, il a approfondi sa technique auprès de György Sebök à l’université d’Indiana. Lauréat de plusieurs concours internationaux (Lisbonne, Zurich et New York), il séduit par la chaleur de son son et la sensibilité de son jeu. Il est notamment reconnu pour son enregistrement intégral des Rhapsodies hongroises de Liszt. Avec ses fils Alexandre et Aurélien, il forme le Trio Pascal. Depuis 2011, il transmet sa passion en enseignant au Conservatoire de Paris.

Biographie de Denis Pascal, Pianiste, Directeur Artistique et Professeur pour la Masterclass 2024 de Ad Manaurem 1762 Biography Born in Ried/Austria, Meissl studied at MdW – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Gerhart Hetzel, and Hatto Beyerle. He graduated with distinction and a special award from the ministry. In1982 he joined the Artis Quartet. After further studies with the LaSalle Quartet in the US and several competition prizes, the ensemble established an international career, still performing in the same line-up. Concerts at prestigious series and festivals worldwide, awards for over 40 recordings (Grand Prix du Disque, Diapason d’Or, Echo, Midem Classics, etc.) and the “Artis Series” as part of the official annual programme of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde at the Musikverein in Vienna (running since 1988) bear witness to the international standing of the ensemble. Meissl also performs in solo recitals and in open chamber projects, and he has achieved success as a conductor. Since 1992 Meissl has been teaching at the MdW, since 2004 as a university professor for chamber music. Meissl has been serving as the Vice Rector for International Affairs and Art of this top-ranking university since October 2019. Prior to this, he headed mdw’s Joseph Haydn Department of Chamber Music and served as president of the Senate of the MdW. Meissl is artistic director of the isa – International Summer Academy of MdW and artistic co-director of the ECMA (European Chamber Music Academy). He gives master classes worldwide and he is very active within the Musethica project, which is combining intensive performance training with social outreach and community engagement. For more than 30 years, Meissl has been an influential teacher and a mentor for generations of young chamber musicians and ensembles. His students won first prizes at leading international competitions and succeeded in establishing sustainable careers. For a number of his former student ensembles’ acclaimed recordings (Midem Classics, Echo.) he also acted as an artistic producer. Photo: Sabine Hauswirth