Sandrine Piau, the acclaimed French soprano, is celebrated for her remarkable versatility and captivating performances across a wide range of musical genres. Born in Paris in 1965, Piau initially trained as a harpist before dedicating herself to vocal artistry, studying at the Paris Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique. Her career has since flourished, earning her recognition as one of today's finest Baroque sopranos, while also excelling in Romantic and modernist art songs.
Piau's repertoire spans from the Baroque masters like Vivaldi and Handel to the Romantic composers such as Schumann and Debussy, and even extends to contemporary works. She has collaborated with renowned conductors and orchestras, including William Christie and Les Arts Florissants, Christophe Rousset and Les Talens Lyriques, and Emmanuelle Haïm and Le Concert d'Astrée. Her discography, featuring critically-acclaimed albums on labels like Harmonia Mundi, Naïve, and Alpha, showcases her agile and supple voice, which critics praise for its soaring quality.
In addition to her extensive concert and opera performances, Piau has been honored with prestigious awards, including the 'Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' from the French Ministry of Culture and the 'Opera Singer of the Year' award at Les Victoires de la Musique. Her stage presence and musical prowess have made her a favorite among audiences worldwide, performing in major cities such as New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, Munich, Zurich, Salzburg, and Hamburg. Whether she is singing the roles of Cleopatra or Despina, or exploring new repertoire in albums like 'Voyage intime,' Sandrine Piau continues to enchant audiences with her artistic depth and vocal brilliance.
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