Claire Marchand

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Claire Marchand is one of the most sought-after flutist in Québec. Acclaimed by the critics for her subtlety of colors, technique and magnificently balanced virtuosity, she has appeared as a soloist in numerous concerts, recitals and chamber music ensembles. After ten years of piano, Claire Marchand took up the flute at the age of sixteen with Canadian flutist Lawrence Beauregard. The following year, she entered the Conservatoire de musique du Québec with Gail Grimstead where she obtained degrees in flute and chamber music. Claire Marchand also studied with flutist Patrick Gallois in Paris, as well as with Pierre-Yves Artaud, with whom she received Premiers Prix by unanimous decision in flute and chamber music. She attended various advanced courses and seminars, including at IRCAM in Paris and Mozarteum in Salzburg. She also participated in many master classes with Alain Marion, András Adorján, Ransom Wilson and Aurèle Nicolet. She was awarded a grant from the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec to study with Robert Dick in New York and with Mario Caroli in Strasbourg. Winner of the Opus Prize for best concert of the year in contemporary music, Claire Marchand is praised for her innovative performances which have inspired audiences across the country. She gave the Canadian premiere of Salvatore Sciarrino’s L’Opera per flauto, for which she earned the praise of Montreal’s critical fraternity. She made guest appearances as a soloist at the Ars Musica in Belgium, t

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Solo Flute

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Mortensen / Takemitsu / Reich / Berio / Varese / Arseneault: 20th Century Works for Solo Flute

Solo flûte

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Mortensen - Takemitsu - Reich - Berio - Varese - Arseneault: 20th Century Works for Solo Flute

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Solo

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Mortensen \/ Takemitsu \/ Reich \/ Berio \/ Varese \/ Arseneault: 20th Century Works For Solo Flute

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Lefébure-Wely: Messe de Noël à Saint-Sulpice

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