Raphaël Pidoux

Cellist Raphaël Pidoux proclaims himself an ambassador of the French school of cello, and he has lived up to the claim with strong involvement in the musical lives of young people. He has been successful both as a chamber player with the Trio Wanderer, which he co-founded, and as a soloist. Pidoux was born on August 9, 1967, in Paris. His father, Roland Pidoux, was a cellist and conductor (and also a chamber player) who gave his son his first lessons. Raphaël attended the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP), studying with Philippe Müller, and on graduating in 1987, he won his class' ...