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August 9, 1967 in Paris, France

 

Raphaël Pidoux is a renowned French cellist who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on May 23, 1971, in Paris, France, Pidoux grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Michel Pidoux, was a cellist and his mother, Colette Lequien, was a pianist. Pidoux's parents were both members of the Orchestre de Paris, and they encouraged their son to pursue a career in music. Pidoux began playing the cello at the age of six, and he quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, where he was a student of Philippe Muller. Pidoux graduated with honors in 1992, and he went on to win several prestigious awards, including the First Prize at the International Cello Competition in Helsinki in 1991. After completing his studies, Pidoux began performing with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the Orchestre de Paris, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many famous conductors, such as Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, and Seiji Ozawa. Pidoux is also a member of the Trio Wanderer, a chamber music ensemble that he founded with his brother, pianist Vincent Pidoux, and violinist Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabédian. The Trio Wanderer has won numerous awards, including the Diapason d'Or and the Gramophone Award for Best Chamber Music Recording. In addition to his work with the Trio Wanderer, Pidoux has also performed as a soloist and has recorded several solo albums. His recordings have received critical acclaim, and he has won several awards, including the Grand Prix du Disque and the Choc de l'année. One of Pidoux's most memorable performances was his solo debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris in 1995. He performed the complete suites for solo cello by Johann Sebastian Bach, and the performance was hailed as a triumph. Pidoux has since performed the Bach suites many times, and his recordings of the suites are considered some of the best available. Pidoux has also been a dedicated teacher, and he has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin. He has also given masterclasses around the world, and he is known for his ability to inspire and motivate young musicians. In addition to his musical career, Pidoux is also a passionate advocate for environmental causes. He is a member of the board of directors of the Fondation Nicolas Hulot, a French environmental organization, and he has spoken out about the need for musicians to take action to protect the environment. Overall, Raphaël Pidoux is a highly respected and accomplished cellist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. His performances and recordings have earned him a reputation as one of the finest cellists of his generation, and his dedication to teaching and environmental causes has made him a respected figure in the music world and beyond.

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