Jean-Michel Fonteneau

Teacher’s note

Jean-Michel Fonteneau is a distinguished Franco-American cellist and educator currently serving as Artist-Teacher at the Longy School of Music of Bard College and professor of cello at Boston University. As a founding member of the acclaimed Quatuor Ravel, he performed at prestigious venues including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, garnering prizes at the Evian International String Quartet Competition and Victoires de la Musique Classique.

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)