Pascal Contet

Picture: Andrea Ballone  Burini 

Considered by international critics to be one of the principal players in the renaissance of the accordion in France, Pascal Contet has not only constructed a new repertoire with works by Bussotti, Cavanna, Drouet, Fénelon, Globokar among others but breaks through artistic boundaries, covering improvised and theatrical music (Drouet, Emler, Globokar, Rebotier) and participating in choreographed productions.  Frequently a guest of ensembles and symphony orchestras, he has played under such great conductors as Pierre Boulez, Diego Masson, Pascal Rophé and Philippe Nahon. He has also received many awards.  In 1994, Contet created the concerto for accordion dedicated to him by Jean Françaix.  In 1995 he founded Trio Allers-Retours with violinist Noëmi Schindler and cellist Christophe Roy - a testimony to his liking for chamber music: his album with double bass player  Joëlle Léandre (CD Grave/ Concorde/ Média 7 ref: CDGR 1) will be remembered by all. 

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