Lionel Cottet, Jorge Viladoms From Latin America to Paris CD

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Highly virtuosic and popular French/South American music, played by two stunning young artists. The program includes Fauré’s famous “Elegie” and “Le Cygne” (Le Carnaval des animaux) by  Camille Saint-Säens as well as Piazzolla’s popular “Oblivion” and the Sonatas for Cello and Piano by Manuel Maria Ponce and Claude Debussy.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Internationally acclaimed cellist Lionel Cottet has been praised by the press for his poetic artistry, nuanced interpretations, and engaging performances. Winner of Astral Artists National Auditions in Philadelphia and of the Swiss Ambassador's Award, he did his Debuts at London’s Wigmore Hall and New York’s Alice Tuly Hall. His recent world premiere recording of Bernhard Romberg’s Cello Concerto for Sony Classical has earned critical acclaim.

Born in Durango, Mexico, in 1985, Jorge Viladoms started playing the piano at the age of 15, taking private classes in his hometown. After only four years of study, he entered the professional class at the Lausanne Conservatory for Music in Switzerland. He presently performs on the biggest international scenes and pursues a multifaceted career as concert pianist, professor at the Lausanne Conservatory, founder of the Foundation Crescendo con la Musica as well as ambassador of Jaeger-LeCoultre.