MUSICIANS | CELLO
Isabelle Besançon
Jennie Sokoloff Chair 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.
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 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.
