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Winners of Le Jardin des Voix 2017
Le Jardin des Voix, Les Arts Florissants' biennial academy for young singers, is recognized as an exceptional breeding ground of talent and it has quickly taken on an international dimension.
Conducted by William Christie, Paul Agnew and Sophie Daneman, the academy takes place over two weeks and then goes on tour performing a dozen or so concerts in renowned concert halls and opera houses all over the world. For the singers selected, Le Jardin des Voix represents a sure path into a professional career.
In 2017, next edition of Le Jardin des Voix will take place in Thiré, for the opening of the Festival Dans les Jardins de William Christie.
In August 2017, the six winners of the 8th edition of Le Jardin des Voix will gather in Thiré (Vendée region of France) to prepare An English garden, a program wich will be created during the first week-end of the Festival Dans les Jardins de William Christie before going on tour in France and abroad.
Six young singers have been selected to join Le Jardin des Voix in 2017.
Winners of Le Jardin des Voix 2017
Natalie PÉREZ, French soprano, born in 1988
Natasha SCHNUR, German soprano, born in 1991
Eva ZAÏCIK, French mezzo-soprano, born in 1987
James WAY, British tenor, born in 1992
Josep-Ramon OLIVÉ, Spanish baritone, born in 1988
Padraic ROWAN, Irish baritone-bass, born in 1990
A Gramophone Award for "Cremona"
The Gramophone Awards are one of the most significant honours bestowed on recordings in the classical recording industry. This year, Les Arts Florissants and Paul Agnew have won the award in the Ba[...]
A tribute to Ronald Stanton, sponsor of the 2011 remounted production of Atys
Ronald P. Stanton passed away on September 26 at the age 88. Through his support, Lully’s legendary Atys was remounted in 2011.
