Raphaël Feuillâtre in
concert at Bourgie Hall

The young virtuoso is perceived as the emerging figure in classical guitar

November 9, 2024

The Bourgie Hall of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) will present the remarkable French guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre for the first time in Montreal on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 7:30 pm. Considered the new face of classical guitar, Raphaël Feuillâtre has established himself as one of the most prominent guitarists today at just 27 years old.

This young virtuoso ranks second among the most listened-to classical music artists worldwide on Apple Music Classical in 2023, captivating audiences and critics alike with the depth of his interpretations, his dazzling virtuosity, and the richness of his repertoire. His debut album, Visages baroques, released in March 2023 by Deutsche Grammophon, received rave reviews for its flawless technique and insightful transcriptions of Baroque masterpieces.

Considered the new face of classical guitar, Raphaël Feuillâtre has established himself as one of the most prominent guitarists today.

For this concert at the Bourgie Hall, which is part of a North American tour, he will present a varied recital that reflects both his affinity for works from the German, French, and Italian Baroque (J.S. Bach, Scarlatti, Couperin), Spanish and Latin American composers (Piazzolla, Tárrega, Albéniz), as well as a keen interest in contemporary music (Dyens).

Raphaël Feuillâtre

A laureate of major international competitions (the Guitar Foundation of America in 2018 and the Jose Tomas International Guitar Competition in 2017) and named “Classical Revelation 2021” by ADAMI in France, he soon embarked on a brilliant international career. Chosen as an exclusive artist by Deutsche Grammophon in 2022, he remains one of the few guitarists to have joined this renowned record label.

After a remarkable debut at Carnegie Hall in 2023, he performs in renowned venues and is a guest at prestigious festivals. Hailed by critics as “one of the most exciting concert guitarists of his generation” (Guitar Salon International) and “a fantastically versatile and sensitive performer” (Classical Guitar), Raphaël Feuillâtre aims to introduce audiences to the multiple possibilities and subtleties of his instrument.

‘His technique is praised for its versatility, sensitivity, and ability to make the guitar “sing.’

Raphaël Feuillâtre’s technique is praised for its versatility, sensitivity, and ability to make the guitar “sing.” His repertoire is vast, ranging from Johann Sebastian Bach and Rameau to contemporary compositions by Roland Dyens and Sérgio Assad. He is particularly appreciated for his way of bringing ancient works to life and making them feel current. Listen to Raphaël Feuillâtre perform Les barricades mystérieuses by F. Couperin:

Feuillâtre studied at the Conservatory of Cholet with Hacène Addadi, who ignited his passion for classical guitar. He then continued his training at the Conservatory of Nantes with Michel Grizard, and later at the Paris National Superior Conservatory of Music with Roland Dyens and Tristan Manoukian. He also worked for several years with Judicaël Perroy, who guided him in preparing for international competitions.

On the program for the concert at Bourgie Hall, presented in collaboration with the Montreal Guitar Society, you will hear works by J.S. Bach, F. Couperin, Scarlatti, Tárrega, Albéniz, Piazzolla, and others.

TICKET OFFICE

Three simple ways to purchase tickets

ONLINE: bourgiehall.ca
BY PHONE: 514 285-2000, option 1, or 1 800 899-6873
IN PERSON at the MMFA box office (during opening hours)
and at Bourgie Hall (one hour prior to the concerts)

Numerous affordable subscription packages are also available.

Images courtesy of Bourgie Hall

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