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1982

 

Lise Berthaud is a French violist who has established herself as one of the leading classical music artists of her generation. Born on December 16, 1982, in Lyon, France, Berthaud grew up in a family of musicians. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a cellist. Berthaud started playing the viola at the age of six and quickly showed exceptional talent. Berthaud's musical education began at the Conservatoire National de Région de Lyon, where she studied with Pierre-Henri Xuereb. She then went on to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris with Jean Sulem, where she graduated with honors. Berthaud also studied with Tabea Zimmermann, one of the most renowned violists of our time. Berthaud's career as a professional musician began when she won the first prize at the Maurice Vieux International Viola Competition in 2005. This was a significant achievement for Berthaud, as the competition is one of the most prestigious viola competitions in the world. The win brought her to the attention of the international music community, and she quickly began to receive invitations to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world. Berthaud has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Orchestre de Paris, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. She has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Harding, and Paavo Järvi. One of Berthaud's most significant achievements was her performance of the Walton Viola Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra in 2010. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it cemented Berthaud's reputation as one of the leading violists of her generation. Berthaud is also an active chamber musician and has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including pianist Nicholas Angelich, cellist Gautier Capuçon, and violinist Renaud Capuçon. She is a member of the Trio Les Esprits, which she founded with pianist Adam Laloum and violinist Mi-Sa Yang. The trio has performed at major concert halls and festivals around the world and has received critical acclaim for their performances. Berthaud has also recorded several albums, including a recording of the Schumann and Brahms viola sonatas with pianist Adam Laloum, which was released in 2015. The album received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Victoire de la Musique, one of the most prestigious music awards in France. In addition to her performing career, Berthaud is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Haute École de Musique de Genève. She is also a regular guest teacher at the Verbier Festival Academy. Berthaud's playing is characterized by her warm tone, technical precision, and musical sensitivity. She is known for her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she plays and for her exceptional musicality. Her performances are always highly anticipated, and she is considered one of the most exciting and dynamic musicians of her generation. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of classical music, Berthaud has received numerous awards and honors. In 2013, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, in recognition of her services to the arts.

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