MARCH Musicians OPUS 2

Find out more about the Opus 2 musicians through their careers and successes!

Elena Rozanova Artistic director - Piano

Having studied at the legendary Tchaikovsky Conservatory and won a number of international prizes, Elena Rozanova now performs as a soloist with the Royal Flanders Philharmonic Orchestra, the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, the Orchestre National de France, the Camerata of Saint Petersburg and the “Novaya Rossiya” orchestra from Moscow. Her recordings as a soloist and chamber musician are widely acclaimed (“Choc” rating from “Monde de la musique”, 5 stars from the Fono Forum in Germany, Diapason d’Or, 10 from Classica/Repertoire, CD of the month from the Arte channel). Also a committed teacher, Elena Rozanova taught at the Hochschule in Frankfurt before joining the CRR de Paris as well as the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot. She is regularly invited to give masterclasses across the globe. Between 2015 and 2020, Elena directed the conservatory in the Dracénie agglomeration, which includes seven music schools, and was actively involved in promoting the culture of art and music to the masses.

Svetlin Roussev Violin

A charismatic and highly-skilled musician, Svetlin Roussev performs a whole repertoire of violin music, from Baroque to contemporary, with a penchant for Bulgarian music. Awarded the “Crystal Lyre” and named Musician of the Year in Bulgaria, he was also awarded an honorary citizenship in his home town by president Rumen Radev. He has performed in famous concert halls across the globe and has collaborated with eminent conductors and chamber musicians. The winner of several international competitions, he also has a career as a conductorless soloist. A professor at the CNSMD de Paris, since 2024 he has played a 1716 “Baron Wittgenstein” Stradivarius, on loan from the state of Bulgaria.

Anastasia Dewynter Piano

At just 19 years of age, international competition winner Chloé Roussev performs worldwide, from France to China, as a soloist and chamber musician. Having joined the Conservatoire de Paris in 2021, she is now honing her skills with illustrious tutors and musicians. A guest performer at many prestigious festivals, she plays alongside well-known artists such as François Salque and Michel Lethiec. She plays an Andrea Castagneri violin from 1740, which enhances her already-remarkable talent.

François Salque Cello

François Salque, a graduate of Yale and the Conservatoire de Paris, stood out at a young age by winning a number of prestigious awards (Geneva, Tchaikovsky, Rostropovich, etc.). A charismatic virtuoso, he has played in over 60 countries and has recorded with well-known artists, winning major distinctions (Diapason d’Or, Victoires de la Musique, etc.). A former cellist for the Ysaÿe Quartet, he is actively involved in contemporary music, inspiring a number of compositions. Blending traditional and modern music, he is a key figure on the music scene. François Salque teaches at the HEMU in Lausanne and the CNSMDP in Paris.

Delphine Haidan Lyric singer

Delphine Haidan is an accomplished artist whose career is divided between operas and recitals. She has performed in several productions at the Opéra de Paris, as well as the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Opéra-Comique and Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. Her career has also developed abroad through numerous festivals. Delphine holds a master’s in musicology from the Sorbonne and has been awarded prizes by the CNSM in Paris, as well as various international competitions. Nominated for the Victoires de la Musique awards, she has taken part in several recordings, including Lakmé released by EMI under the direction of Michel Plasson, and Carmen recorded for Decca with Myung Whun Chung.

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Pierre Genisson Clarinet

Clarinettist Pierre Génisson, one of the most renowned representatives of the French wind school, has signed an exclusive contract with Warner Classics/Erato. He was awarded the “Cino del Duca” prize in 2018 by the Académie des Beaux-Arts de l’Institut de France, and has also won several prestigious international competitions, such as the Carl Nielsen International Competition, the Jacques Lancelot International Competition in Tokyo, and the Banque Populaire, Safran and “Musique et Vin au clos Vougeot” foundations. Pierre Génisson is an active ambassador for the Buffet Crampon and Vandoren brands.

Chloé Roussev Violin

At just 19, Chloé Roussev, winner of international competitions, performs all over the world from France to China as a soloist and chamber musician. She was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire in 2021, where she studied with leading teachers and musicians. Invited to prestigious festivals, she plays alongside renowned artists such as François Salque and Michel Lethiec. She plays on a 1740 Andrea Castagneri violin, enhancing her already remarkable talent.

Bruno Fontaine Piano

Pianist, conductor, arranger and composer Bruno Fontaine is a complete and unclassifiable artist. He plays regularly with Jean-François Zygel, improvising on two pianos. Michel Portal, Richard Galliano, Mino Cinelu and Louis Sclavis are also among his partners in various projects. In Los Angeles, he met and worked with Don Costa, Frank Sinatra’s arranger. He produced symphonic arrangements for Barbara Hendricks, Les Rita Mitsouko, Paolo Conte, Abd Al Malik, Emilie Simon and Jacques Higelin, whom he conducted in concert. He has been musical director of shows by Ute Lemper, Lambert Wilson and Julia Migenes for many years. Bruno Fontaine was nominated for a César and a Victoire de la Musique award for the soundtrack to Alain Resnais’s film “On connaît la chanson”.

Mila Gafner Viola

Mila Gafner is a Swiss violist born in 2004 and trained at the CNSMD in Paris. The winner of several competitions, she is renowned for her commitment to contemporary and chamber music, including a world premiere recorded as part of the Ravel Festival for France Musique. She is a member of the Ensemble Symphonique de Genève and will join the Académie de l’Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in 2025-2026.

Jean-Baptiste Souchon Viola

After studying with Anne-Marie Morin and Lise Berthaud, Jean-Baptiste joined the Paris Conservatoire in the class of David Gaillard and Nicolas Bône. He perfected his skills with Marie Chilemme, Nils Mönkemeyer, Miguel Da Sliva, Jean Sulem and Hariolf Schilchtig, taking part in academies such as those in Schleswig-Holstein and Santander. Jean-Baptiste has nurtured his experience by sharing the stage with artists such as Sarah Nemtanu, Eric Lesage, Marc Coppey, François Salque, Philippe Bernold and the Doric String Quartet.

Maïa Xifaras Cello

Maïa Xifaras, a committed cellist and chamber musician, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in chamber music at the CNSM in Paris. A graduate of the HEMU in Lausanne, she trained for five years with François Salque, as well as with Frans Helmerson, Clemens Hagen, Vincent Coq and Peter Bruns. She has been invited to many festivals – Prades, Gstaad, Ravel – and has shared the stage with artists such as Tabea Zimmermann, Lise Berthaud, François Salque, Maria Perrotta and Jean-Baptiste Doulcet. She is also composing for the cinema, and is committed to passing on her knowledge, while at the same time pursuing a master’s degree in teaching at the HEM in Geneva.