2017 Young Artist Award Ceremony and Recital

FRENCH-AMERICAN PIANO SOCIETY Sarah Margaine Félix Dalban-Moreinas 2017 Young Artist Award Ceremony and Recital July 20, 2017 Consulate General of France, New York

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FRENCH AMERICAN PIANO SOCIETY

French-American Piano Society is a non-profit organization designed to promote cultural exchange, education, and networking between France and the United States through French pianists and music.

Founded in 2014 by Dr. Mathieu Petitjean, our Society provides scholarships for aspiring young French pianists to attend competitions and festivals in the United States, presents world renowned artists in recital, and endeavors to promote the activities of French pianists in America and American pianists dedicated to French piano music.

Today we are delighted to recognize our 2017 Scholarship recipients in recital: Sarah Margaine and FĂŠlix Dalban-Moreynas.

Sarah and Felix are currently participating in the two-week International Keyboard Institute and Festival at Hunter College and related McKenzie Piano Competition.

We are grateful to the many corporate sponsors and individual patrons who have offered their invaluable support and scholarship funds, which make our recitals possible. Their continued presence at our side will guarantee our future progress.

Please join me in congratulating these talented artists, who embody the mission and success of our Society.

Elizabeth Olson Executive Director

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A PIANO AT 934 934 Fifth Avenue is the current location of the Consulate of France in New York and the selected recital venue of our Society.

Before it became the Consulate, it was the private residence of music enthusiast, Mrs. Charles E. Mitchel. “Among the more important residences was that of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell

by Walker & Gilette” Town & Country Magazine wrote in 1927.

Elizabeth Mitchell’s love of music led to many musical evenings at the 934 Fifth Avenue house featuring world-renowned artists.

Pianist Harold Bauer helped Mrs. Mitchel from a “Guild of Musical Amateurs,” which gathered in the music room at 934 Fifth Avenue for monthly programs.

These recitals often featured world-renowned pianists, including George Gershwin, Rudoph Ganz and Ignaz Paderewski.

It is the goal of our Society to revive this prestigious tradition in the 21st century.

Around a Steinway grand piano and an active group of sustaining members and pianists, we will organize four to five recitals per year at the celebrated 934 Fifth avenue house, now home the Consulate of France in New York.

Please join us for the Inaugural Recital of our Steinway Piano on January 18th 2018.

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FRENCH-AMERICAN PIANO SOCIETY 2017 AWARD CEREMONY AND RECITAL Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 6:30pm Consulate General of France in New York

Sarah Margaine Félix Dalban-Moreynas Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918) Images Book 1 Reflets dans l'eau, Hommage à Rameau, Mouvement

Alberto E. Ginastera (1916 - 1983) Sonata No.1, Op. 22 Emmanuel Chabrier (1841 - 1894) 10 pièces pittoresques Sous-bois, Idylle, Danse villageoise

Pascal Dusapin (1955) Etude No.. 4 Gilbert Amy (1936) Obliques I 7

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SARAH MARGAINE Born in Narbonne to a family of musicians, Sarah Margaine is an eclectic artist, eager to explore different musical styles and repertoire—both as a chamber musician and solo pianist. She performs regularly with her sister Clémentin Margaine, a mezzo-soprano, as well as the flutist Samuel Bricault. Her passion for vocal music has led her to participate in chamber arrangements of operas and to pursue studies in vocal accompaniment.

Recently, her interest in popular music and Argentinian music have inspired her to create a piano quintet with voice.

Sarah has studied with Denis Pascal, Michel Béroff, Marie-Joseph Jude, Roger Muraro, and Jacques Rouvier at the Paris Conservatoire and in an exchange program at Berlin’s Universität der Kunst. Her passion for vocal music has led her to participate in chamber arrangements of operas and to pursue studies in vocal accompaniment.

Sarah Margaine is currently a graduate student (Diplôme artiste-interprète) in the “Département de disciplines instrumentales classiques et contemporaines du Conservatoire de Paris” and is a 2016 laureate of the Fondation Banque Populaire.

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FELIX DALBAN-MOREINAS Félix Dalban-Moreynas has been fascinated by music since he was seven years old, singing at the Children's Choir School of the Lyon National Opera House. While studying at the Lyon Regional Conservatory of Music, piano performance became his main focus, in addition to interests in composition, musicology, Early Music (such as baroque and medieval music), as well as pedagogy methods. Félix is frequently participates in music festivals including La Chaise-Dieu and Les Choralies of Vaison-la-Romaine, where he performs solo repertoire, chamber music, or piano accompaniment for choirs. He enjoys a wide range of piano repertoire from eighteenth century music to ragtime.

Félix has studied with renowned pianists such as Florent Boffard, Jean-Claude Pennetier, Dana Ciocarlie or François Dumont, is currently a student of both Alain Planès and Svetlana Eganian at the Lyon National Conservatory of Music and Dance. He continues to refine his technique and artistic approach to the piano and will be working towards his master's degree, specializing in rhetoric and harmony in music.

Félix Dalban-Moreynas is currently a graduate student in the «Département Claviers» at the Conservatoire National de Musique et de Danse de Lyon.

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THE AWARD: THE OMBELLES VASE The Ombelles vase features the design of slender flowers elegantly bending in the breeze. The satin finished crystal and modern shape of the vase perfectly convey the feeling of the gentle motion. Handcrafted in gold luster crystal, the design softly illuminates from within.

The Awards for our 2017 Scholarship Recipients are gifts from our partner LALIQUE One vase will be auctioned at the end of the recital, and proceeds will contribute to our 2018 Scholarship Fund

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2017 SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS Since our creation in 2014, we have awarded scholarships to 14 talented young French pianists who have since competed and won international competitions in the United States. The scholarship covers round-trip transportation from Paris, tuition fees for the International Keyboard Institute and Festival (IKIF), and housing during the two-week festival. Our 2017 Scholarship Grants have been funded by: Hélène Buchen

Yann Coatanlem

Alfredo Gangotena

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Matthieu Acar (‘14), Finalist IKIF 2014 Julie Alcaraz (‘16), Finalist IKIF 2016 Félix Dalban-Moreynas (‘17), IKIF Competition on-going Maroussia Gentet (‘14) Nathanael Gouin (‘14) Olof Hansen (‘15) Audrey Lonca-Alberto (‘15) Marie-Ange Ngucy (‘15), First Prize IKIF 2015 Sarah Margaine (‘17), IKIF Competition on-going Josquin Otal (‘16) Victoire-Théodora Pruvost (‘16), Finalist IKIF 2016 Timotée Urbain (‘16) Hélène Tysman (‘13), First Prize IKIF 2012 Tanguy de Williencourt (‘15), Finalist IKIF 2015 15

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2017 RECITALS Jean-Efflam Bavouzet 2017 New Year’s Recital Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30pm Consulate General of France in New York Hélène Tysman (picture) Ravel, “Des Antiques aux Démons” Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30pm Consulate General of France in New York Audrey Abela, Matthieu Cognet Alexandra Joan, Con Ji Victoire-Théodora Pruvost 2017 French-American Piano Marathon Thursday, June 22 at 6:30pm Lyçée Français de New York New York Sarah Margaine Félix Dalban-Moreynas 2017 Awards Ceremony Thursday July 20 at 6:30pm Consulate General of France in New York Yves Henry Crédit Agricole CIB’s Recital Tuesday October 24 at 6:30pm Consulate General of France in New York 17

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MASTER CLASSES Recognized as one of the leading educational programs for French piano repertoire in the United States, our Master Class Program attracts the highest caliber of young performing artists. Students benefit from an unique learning experience. They receive guidance and inspiration from some of the most renowned French pianists of our time. The program is open to pianists enrolled in academic music programs in the United States. Classes are free and open to the public.

2017 CLASSES

Yves Henri, October 24th PAST MASTER CLASES Hélène Tysman Students: Anne Riegler, Sarah Dutcher, Mariel Mayz, Tyler Walker Jean Efflam Bavouzet (picture to the left) Students: François-Xavier Poizat, Mariel Mayz (left), Elham Fanoos Pascal Rogé, Students: Audrey Abela, Sarah Dutcher, Mariel Mayz, Marie-Ange Nguci Yves Henri Students: Małgorzata Goroszewska, Miles Massicotte, Ivan Gusev, Xi Chen To apply for a masterclass, please contact our Artistic Director Matthieu Cognet: matthieu.cognet@french-american-piano.org.

We are actively looking for sponsors and grants to expand the program in 2017 and beyond.

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HONORARY BOARD S.E. Bertrand Lortholary Ambassadeur de France au Vietnam

Françoise Noël-Marquis Directeur, Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris

Bruno Mantovani Directeur, Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris

Gery Moutier Directeur, Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon

Jerome Rose Founder and Director, International Keyboard Institute and Festival

Susan Wadsworth Director and Founder, Young Concert Artists, Inc

Hélène Tysman First Prize IKIF 2012 MacKenzie Award

EXECUTIVE TEAM Mathieu Petitjean, Ph.D. Founder and Director

Elizabeth Olson Executive Director

Hanyi Meng Outreach and Development Director

Matthieu Cognet, DMA Artistic and Master Classes Program Director

Mark Morris Photographer “in Residence”

Gretchen Amussen Director of External Affairs and International Relations, CNSMDP 21

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2017 FRIENDS AND DONORS Friends and Donors of the French-American Piano Society are vital to the success of our mission. Your support to our organization provides encouragement and motivation to these young artists at the start of their careers, while also strengthening ties between France and the United States.

Keyboard Members ($8,800 and above) Karen Beluso, Steinway & Sons Lena Chang, Ph.D., Cure Insurance Marie-Paule Nowlis, Sofitel New York Bernard Parisot, JCDecaux Marc-André Poirier, Crédit Agricole CIB

Full Arpeggio Members ($2,500 and above) Serge et Véronique Banzet, Véronic Travel Jean-Luc Begasse de Dhaem, Colas, Inc Hélène Buchen Catherine Chardon, RATP Dev North Americas Le Comité de Associations Françaises de New York, CAF Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France, New York Laétitia Gazel-Antoine, ConnecThings Inc. Hélène Petitjean, MD The Alice Rosner Foundation

Chromatic Scale Members ($1,200and above) Patrick Baugier de Chevestre, Metrowine Group Yann Coatanlem Yoni Elmalem, The Inbox Group Alfredo Gangotena Michel Langlais de Langlade Martha Olson Gilles Rousseau

Scale Members ($600 and above) Emmanuel Cargill Philip Erard Catherine and Etienne Lamairesse 23

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2017 FRIENDS AND DONORS (Continued)

Key Members (below $500) Florence Brun Nigel Brown Thierry Chaunu John and Janet Haag Dean Peter H. Baker Andrea Mayes Gérard Munéra

Our Young Artist Scholarships program is in partnership with:

The Conservatoire de musique et de danse de Paris, Sandra Lagumina, President Bruno Mantovani, Director www.conservatoiredeparis.fr The Conservatoire de musique et de danse de Lyon Catherine Tsekenis, President Géry Moutier Director www.cnsmd-lyon.fr

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SPECIAL “THANKS” TO OUR 2017 PARTNERS

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FRENCH-AMERICAN PIANO SOCIETY Operates in partnership with

Contact us: c/o Hodgson Russ, LLP, 1540 Broadway, 24th Fl, New York, NY 10036 Email: contact@french-american-piano.org french-american-piano.org 28

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