Praised both as a soloist and a chamber player, Canadian pianist Michel Fournier has performed with a number of orchestras and is widely appreciated for the many recitals he has given in Canada, Europe and United States. His repertoire covers a broad spectrum of keyboard music from different eras and styles. He has a special fondness for French music and has earned critical acclaim for the originality of his interpretation and his refined sound: "...a perfect knowledge of the expressive resources of the piano, a tour de force that ranks him among the masters of impressionist music." (Adveratul de Cluj-Romania).
Michel Fournier toured extensively with the world-class ensemble Quartango. The group won "Prix Opus" (a prestigious award from Conseil Québécois de la Musique) for best performance in 2005. Michel Fournier gave many TV performances for Telethon Operation Enfant Soleil, a well-known organization raising funds for sick children. He also has several Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC) recordings and movie soundtracks to his credit. His CDs feature piano works by Debussy, Prokofiev, Bartok and Stravinsky.Michel has shared his artistry with numerous musicians and ensembles, including the acclaimed "Les Chambristes de Montreal" whose members also play with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. A regular performer in regional and inter-provincial festivals, he can be heard in Montreal's Mozart Plus festival, the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival and various Quebec-sponsored events. He is renowned for his extensive knowledge of the violin-and-piano repertoire and eagerly sought after as a player in this formation.Michel has made a series of recordings dedicated to composers of Central Europe, highlighting the works of Szymanowsky, Janacek, Dvorak and Suk.
Highly appreciated as an educator, Michel Fournier has provided gudiance to thousands of musicians, teaching masterclasses, coaching and adjudicating national competitions for young musicians across Canada and Asia. His music studio, located in the beautiful area of the Canadian Laurentians, welcomes students from around the world for artist residency. Michel will be adjudicating for the "Hong Kong School Music Festival" in February and March 2012.
As a student of French pianist Yvonne Hubert, Michel completed a master’s degree in Montreal before continuing his studies abroad, primarily in France and Austria. He also attended the University of Indiana, where he studied under Menahem Pressler. Michel completed a doctorate in performance with Marc Durand and is currently associate professor at the University of Sherbrooke.
Michel Fournier toured extensively with the world-class ensemble Quartango. The group won "Prix Opus" (a prestigious award from Conseil Québécois de la Musique) for best performance in 2005. Michel Fournier gave many TV performances for Telethon Operation Enfant Soleil, a well-known organization raising funds for sick children. He also has several Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC) recordings and movie soundtracks to his credit. His CDs feature piano works by Debussy, Prokofiev, Bartok and Stravinsky.Michel has shared his artistry with numerous musicians and ensembles, including the acclaimed "Les Chambristes de Montreal" whose members also play with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. A regular performer in regional and inter-provincial festivals, he can be heard in Montreal's Mozart Plus festival, the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival and various Quebec-sponsored events. He is renowned for his extensive knowledge of the violin-and-piano repertoire and eagerly sought after as a player in this formation.Michel has made a series of recordings dedicated to composers of Central Europe, highlighting the works of Szymanowsky, Janacek, Dvorak and Suk.
Highly appreciated as an educator, Michel Fournier has provided gudiance to thousands of musicians, teaching masterclasses, coaching and adjudicating national competitions for young musicians across Canada and Asia. His music studio, located in the beautiful area of the Canadian Laurentians, welcomes students from around the world for artist residency. Michel will be adjudicating for the "Hong Kong School Music Festival" in February and March 2012.
As a student of French pianist Yvonne Hubert, Michel completed a master’s degree in Montreal before continuing his studies abroad, primarily in France and Austria. He also attended the University of Indiana, where he studied under Menahem Pressler. Michel completed a doctorate in performance with Marc Durand and is currently associate professor at the University of Sherbrooke.
Michel Fournier's latest CD 17:05 under MYR label is received by its listeners as "the most fantastic musical experience ever". Fournier's mastering of musical tones and colors is rendering a unique approach to classical and jazz. Michel's upcoming tour and the release of his next album will take place in 2013.
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c'est impressionante. Merci. Ilania Abileah,
c'est vraiment impressionante. J'ai hâte d'entendre Michel Fournier en concert. Ilania Abileah, journaliste Main Street, le journal anglais des Laurentides.
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