In 2024, the BLGF inaugurated a cycle of three themed interpretation workshops led by François-Frédéric Guy, Bertrand Chamayou and Pierre-Laurent Aimard for young professional pianists. Inspired by the prestigious BLGF collections of pianists (Cortot, Long, Lebébure, Helffer, etc.), these workshops will combine practical lessons on the BLGF's 1907 Steinway with musicological meetings for a fresh approach to sources and interpretation.
Intended for > 5 pianists per workshop – candidates may apply for the entire cycle or for individual workshops.
Timetable > Classes are held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., with a 30-minute break in the afternoon. These times are indicative.
A workshop open to the public is scheduled for 6pm on the last day of each cycle.
A precise schedule will be drawn up for each workshop, including a presentation of the BLGF collections, a visit to the Music Department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and musicological meetings.
Instruments > 1907 Steinway piano that belonged to the Singer-Polignac family and then to the musicologist Henry-Louis de La Grange, restored in 2022 by the Piano Balleron workshops (Sylvie Fouanon and Marion Laisné), Steinway baby grand, upright piano
Fee conditions > The financial contribution requested from trainees includes:
- €150 including VAT: registration fee (€125 excluding VAT)
- €25 membership to the Bibliothèques Royaumont (Bibliothèque musicale François-Lang and Bibliothèque La Grange-Fleuret). These memberships cover one full year.
The BLGF covers:
- The full educational costs (instructors, instruments) for the duration of the workshop and the cost of lunches taken together at the Library.
The trainee is responsible for:
- their travel expenses (home – Paris – home) and accommodation in Paris for the duration of the workshop.
To register, complete this form.