Monday, May 06, 2024
Alliance Française de Dhaka hosted an exquisite evening of classical music featuring the renowned French pianist, Maxime Zecchini and the accomplished violinist Isabelle Durin on Sunday at its Dhanmondi premises.
This unique collaboration between pianist Maxime Zecchini and violinist Isabelle Durin brought together their individual artistry, creating a harmonious blend that captivates audiences. The concert traversed a diverse musical landscape, offering a rich tapestry of emotions and artistic expression.
Maxime Zecchini, a graduate of the Paris and Lyon Conservatories, holds the distinction of being the first French pianist to complete his studies at the renowned “Incontri col Maestro” Academy in Imola, Italy. He has achieved numerous accolades, including winning the Arcachon International Competition, being a laureate of the Cziffra Foundation, and being awarded the prestigious First Prize at the International Competition of Varenna – Lake Como in Italy, all through unanimous decisions.
He has been invited to perform in about fifty countries: tours in Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Russia, Central America.
He has performed in recital or concerts repertoire, which is as sensitive as it is virtuous and spectacular at the Beijing Opera, the Shanghai Opera, the Kiev Philharmonic, with the Malaysian National Symphony Orchestra, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra…
Maxime Zecchini is also a recipient of scholarships from the Marcel Bleustein Blanchet Foundation, the Meyer Foundation and the Société Générale Musical Patronage. He has been accredited by the Mission du Centenaire and supported by the Bru Zane Foundation of Venice.
Isabelle Durin completed her studies at the Conservatoire de Versailles under the guidance of Alexandre Brussilovsky. She then obtained her diploma at the Conservatoire national supérieur de Lyon, studying with Jean Estournet and Kazimierz Olechowski. Continuing her education, she pursued chamber music at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris, studying with Alain Meunier and Michel Strauss.
Besides her musical education, she has also achieved a DEA in philosophy from Sorbonne University. Her passion for symphonic music has also brought her to the Orchestre national d’Ile-de-France and the prestigious stage of Philarmonie de Paris.
In addition to her many qualities as a performer, she has extended her passion as artistic director of the “Les Harmonies Estivales” festival and now at the Motte-Tilly festival. With pianist Michael Ertzschield, Isabelle Durin released the Mémoire et Cinéma CD in 2018, based on a selection of films on Jewish culture, which has enabled her to meet a wide range of audiences.
