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Musicians selected for the 2025 edition

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Quatuor Solveig

Quatuor Solveig

  • Edition of the Academy: 2025
  • Country: France
  • Last or current school: Conservatoire National de Musique et de Danse de Paris

Born in 2023 from the meeting of four friends at the Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris, the Quatuor Solveig cultivates a sensitive and meticulous approach to chamber music. Currently pursuing a string quartet degree at the CNSM de Paris, in the classes of Louis Rodde and Jean Sulem, the quartet is also enriched by the expert advice of the Quatuor Ébène during masterclasses.

In 2025, the quartet was invited to an intensive session at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, in partnership with the ECMA (European Chamber Music Academy). On this occasion, he received inspiring teaching from Patrick Jüdt, Petr Prause, Kathryn Scott, Pavel Fischer and Jennifer Langridge.

Exploring a wide repertoire, from Vivaldi to Shostakovich, the Solveig Quartet forges deep bonds with the works it performs and the diverse audiences it meets. Indeed, the quartet is committed to multiplying opportunities for contact with listeners who may be far removed from the world of classical music, an observation that is even more striking when it comes to the quartet's repertoire, which the 4 musicians wish to promote to as many people as possible.

Margotte Raineteau - first violion
Laura Lecocq - second violin
Baptiste Donadio - viola
Lise Declerck - cello

Quatuor Solveig 

Geneva International String Academy artists awarded in 2025

In 2025, five former Geneva International String Academy participants were distinguished by major international awards: Sarah Strohm, Brian Isaacs, Alessandra Yang, Arne Zeller and Maxime Grizard. It confirms the Academy’s artistic standards and long-term commitment to excellence.

Concours de Genève 2025 - First Prize ex aequo Viola - Sarah Strohm and Brian Isaacs

Concours de Genève 2025

Concours de Genève 2025 - Special Prize Chamber Music - Alessandra Yang

Concours de Genève 2025 - Prix Spécial du jury

Budapest International Cello Competition 2025 - First Prize - Arne Zeller

Budapest International Cello Competition 1st Prize 2025 Arne Zeller

Radu Lupu 2025 - First Prize - Maxime Grizard

Radu Lupu 2025 - Premier Prix - Maxime Grizard
Concert 2021 at the E. Fitzgerald theatre

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