Ophélie Gaillard, Violoncelle - Eloge à Pablo Casals

Ophélie Gaillard performs a programme for cello in tribute to Pablo Casals at the Salle Cortot.

Franco-Swiss cellist and musicologist Ophélie Gaillard performs on the stage of the Salle Cortot in a recital centred on the work of Pablo Casals. A graduate of the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris, the artist has pursued an international career since the release of her first recording, devoted to the suites for solo cello, in two thousand. Her repertoire ranges from early music played on period instruments to contemporary creation, reflecting a rigorous musicological approach and a sustained commitment to teaching.

On stage, Ophélie Gaillard regularly performs as a soloist with orchestra or in chamber music ensembles, playing a Francesco Gofriller cello from 1739. The cellist's concerts showcase an expressive sound and a thorough historical investigation of the scores. This programme is aimed at lovers of classical music and at listeners attached to the tradition of the solo cello, welcomed in the celebrated acoustics of the Parisian hall designed by Auguste Perret.