Sandrine Piau

Having graduated from the CNSMD (National Conservatory of Music and Dance) of Paris with a specialization in harp, chamber music, and interpretation of early vocal music, Sandrine Piau’s talent was first recognized by William Christie, who introduced her to the public. Today, she boasts an extensive repertoire and holds an exceptional position in the world of opera and song. She has appeared on stages of prestigious venues worldwide, including the Paris Opera, the Salzburg Festival, the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels, the Muziektheater in Amsterdam, the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, Covent Garden in London, the Théâtres des Champs-Élysées, the Aix-en-Provence Festival, and the Monte-Carlo Opera. Additionally, she has given memorable performances in renowned cities such as New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, Munich, Zurich, Salzburg, and Hamburg, notably for the inauguration of the Elbphilharmonie. She has collaborated with esteemed conductors and has given recitals alongside esteemed pianists including Alexandre Tharaud, Christian Ivaldi, Jos van Immerseel, Susan Manoff, Eric le Sage, and David Kadouch. Furthermore, she has collaborated with ensembles including Ensemble Resonanz, Ensemble Contraste, Ensemble Pulcinella, and Quatuor Psophos, among others. Piau has dedicated several albums to the works of Haendel and Mozart, and has released numerous recital albums, all of which have received esteemed recognition including Editor’s Choice from Gramophone, Diapason d’Or, Choc Classica, and the Golden Key ResMusica. At present, she exclusively records for the Alpha Classics label. In 2021, she released the album Voyage Intime, which marked the beginning of an exciting collaboration with pianist David Kadouch. Looking ahead to 2023/24, her projects include live performances and a recording of Lully’s opera Atys, a performance of Così fan tutte in Munich, and the world premiere of Marc André Dalbavie’s opera La mélancolie de la résistance at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin. In recognition of her contributions and accomplishments, Sandrine Piau was appointed as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2006, and was honoured as Lyric Artist of the Year at the Victoires de la Musique in 2009.