A concert by the Gautier Capuçon Foundation
Saturday, November 23, 8:15 PM – 9:30 PM
At the Grand Palais
Three artists from the Gautier Capuçon Foundation will give a concert at FAB Paris: French musicians Léo Ispir on cello, Luka Ispir on violin, and Japanese pianist Karen Kuronuma.
! A special ticket is issued for this occasion :
- Combined Ticket access to the Fair + Concert: 60 €
Tickets can be purchased on site or online.
The visit must take place on Saturday 23 November, before the concert, which takes place at 8:15 pm. - Concert ticket only: 30 €
Ticket reserved for holders of an invitation to the show or a VIP card
Léo Ispir
Artist-in-residence at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel under the guidance of Gary Hoffman, Léo Ispir embodies the new generation of French cellists.
Born in 2002, Léo Ispir began playing the cello at age 7 in Rouen, then joined the CRR of Paris at 14. From 2020 to 2023, he studied at the CNSMDP and received guidance from Anne Gastinel at the Philippe Jaroussky Music Academy. In 2023, he was named “Classical Revelation” by Adami and became a laureate of the Gautier Capuçon Foundation.
Léo hones his skills with prestigious teachers during masterclasses in Europe and at the Kronberg Academy. He performs internationally, as a soloist and in chamber music, collaborating with renowned artists.
He can be heard in prestigious venues and renowned festivals in France and abroad. A member of the Cello8 octet, he has also played under the direction of reputed conductors.
Léo has won several international prizes, including First Prize at the Tremplin competition and at the Gustav Mahler International Cello Competition.
He plays on a Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume cello, on loan from Michael Guttman.
Léo Ispir © Amandine Lauriol
Luka Ispir
Also an artist-in-residence at Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel under the guidance of Gary Hoffman, Luka Ispir is simultaneously honing his skills in Silvia Marcovici’s class at the Perosi Academy as well as pursuing a master’s degree in Renaud Capuçon’s class in Lausanne.
Luka Ispir began his violin studies at the CRR in Rouen. At 14, he obtained his diploma and entered the CNSMDP in Paris in Olivier Charlier’s class, where he earned his DNSPM. He further refined his skills at the Philippe Jaroussky Music Academy, the Kronberg Academy, and the Villecroze Academy. He then continued his advanced studies at the Hanns Eisler School in Berlin in Stephan Picard’s class.
A sought-after chamber musician, Luka is a founding member of the Philia Trio, with which he performs at numerous festivals in France and abroad. Regularly invited as a soloist, he plays with the Normandy Orchestra, the Appassionato Orchestra, the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, the New Europe Orchestra, the Antwerp Concert, and the La Scala Academy Orchestra in Milan. At the Vittorio Veneto International Competition, he won second prize and two special awards.
Luka has also distinguished himself at the Auvers-sur-Oise Festival, the Chamber Music Center of Salle Cortot in Paris, the Pablo Casals, Menuhin, and Ravel festivals, the Évian Musical Encounters, the Opus Amadeus Festival, as well as the Giverny and La Hague festivals.
Luka Ispir plays on a Pressenda violin, generously loaned by Michael Guttman’s collection.
Luka Ipsir © Pauline Vervish
Karen Kuronuma
One of the most promising pianists of her generation, Karen Kuronuma is currently studying at the Paris Conservatory (CNSM) in Reiko Hozu’s class as well as at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels with Johan Schmidt.
Karen Kuronuma, a talented Japanese pianist, has won several prestigious awards, including second prize at the Chopin Competition for Young Pianists in Poland. At 16, she received numerous distinctions in Japan, notably the First Prize of the Nomura Academy Award.
She made her solo debut with the Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra and subsequently performed in several Japanese cities. In 2018, she won the Muza Soloist audition, allowing her to play with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. During the pandemic, her online performance attracted over 10 million views.
In 2021, Karen joined the Paris Conservatory and recorded her first solo CD. She performs in several European countries and collaborates with renowned artists. A laureate of several international competitions, she is considered one of the most promising pianists of her generation.
Karen Kuronuma © Aoyagi Satoshi
The Gautier Capuçon Foundation
The mission of the Gautier Capuçon Foundation is to support and accompany exceptional young musicians in the early stages of their career.
Its action revolves around three axes:
- awarding study grants to allow them to pursue their studies and improve their skills in France or abroad;
- programming concerts and opening acts for established musicians’ concerts;
- recording and producing an album.
Thanks to the support of its donors and partners, in 2023, the Foundation welcomed a second cohort of 7 laureates and continued to support the first cohort of 11 laureates. It promoted them during more than 70 concerts in 12 countries and released the second album of its collection “The Gautier Capuçon Foundation presents” with Warner Classics
