Biography

Isabelle joined Sarasota Orchestra as a section cellist in 2003. Isabelle also serves as a section cellist with Teatro del Maggio Fiorentino, and has previously held positions with Orchestre de Bretagne, Fondazione Orchestra Haydn di Bolzano e Trento, and Fondazione Arturo Toscanini di Parma.

In addition, Isabelle has previously performed with Orchestre de l'Opera Bastille, Orchestre National de Radio – France, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio – France, and Orchestre de Paris.

Get to know Isabelle Sanderling-Besançon


Hometown: Dijon, France

First year with Sarasota Orchestra: 2003

Instrument: Isabelle plays on a cello made by the family of Klotz in 1850.

Education: European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) 1992-1996; Master's Degree (First Prize) – Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de Danse de Paris; Post-Graduate Studies – Hochschule für Musik

Career Highlights: Isabelle is most proud of achieving her Master's Degree (First Prize) Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de Danse de Paris (1994) with Philippe Müller. She tries to make every concert a highlight.

Passions and Interests: In her spare time, Isabelle enjoys yoga, gardening, and going to museums with her husband.

Phone

Box Office: 941-953-3434
Administration: 941-953-4252

Hours

Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
And at the concert venue one hour prior to showtime.

Our Mission

Our mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

Accessibility

Sarasota Orchestra is committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to everyone in our community.

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All of the Orchestra’s facilities are accessible to persons using wheelchairs.

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Assistive listening devices are available for all Orchestra performances.

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