1. Full concert

Part I — Piano Department — selections and solo performances from the concert.
Short transcript — full concert

Opening of the piano program: introductions, solo piano pieces and chamber excerpts showcasing young pianists and faculty coaching. Program balances virtuosic works and lyrical pieces.

2. Context and faculty

Part I features the Piano Department of the Orchestre Français des Jeunes Talents under Professor Gwendal Giguelay. The program highlights solo recitals and chamber collaborations by students coached during the 1st Franco‑Latvian Music Summer Camp.

  • Department (Piano): Gwendal Giguelay
  • Venue: Ventspils Koncertzāle "Latvija", Latvia
  • Date: 13 August 2025

3. Concert by chapter (timestamps)

3.1 — 00:00 — Introduction

Short transcript — Introduction

Opening remarks, presentation of the program and welcome to the audience and participants.

3.2 — 02:50 — Speech of Mr. Jēkabs Macpans

Short transcript — Speech of Mr. Jēkabs Macpans

Welcome address by the Director of Ventspils Music School, highlighting the partnership and educational goals of the camp.

3.3 — 08:54 — Shana Qian: Tarentella (Chopin)

Short transcript — Shana Qian: Tarentella

Virtuosic Tarantella with lively rhythms and agile fingerwork; clear articulation and strong rhythmic drive from the performer.

3.4 — 13:18 — Florent Li: Romance without words (Fauré)

Short transcript — Florent Li: Romance without words

Lyrical and expressive performance emphasizing melodic line and warm harmonic support; refined phrasing and tonal control.

3.5 — 16:48 — Philémon Jouglet‑Marcus: Berio Wasserklavier & Romance (Mel Bonis)

Short transcript — Philémon Jouglet‑Marcus

Contrasting contemporary textures and romantic lyricism presented in a single segment; technical clarity and expressive contrast are emphasized.

3.6 — 21:35 — Luyi Cheng: Revolutionary Study (Chopin)

Short transcript — Luyi Cheng: Revolutionary Study

Technical study with dramatic gestures and virtuosic passages, executed with precision and strong dynamic contrasts.

3.7 — 25:02 — Bella Maner Li: Nocturne (Chopin)

Short transcript — Bella Maner Li: Nocturne

Intimate nocturne with rubato and delicate tonal shading; expressive phrasing and sensitive pedaling.

3.8 — 30:09 — Théotime Berthod: Consolation N°.3 (Liszt)

Short transcript — Théotime Berthod: Consolation N°.3

Expressive Consolation with refined rubato and a warm, singing tone; lyrical shaping and controlled dynamics.

3.9 — 36:07 — Shana Qian: Toccata (Debussy)

Short transcript — Shana Qian: Toccata

Brilliant toccata with rapid figurations and strong dynamic contrasts; virtuosic display and precise articulation.

3.10 — 41:10 — Léa Costard: Alborada del gracioso (Ravel)

Short transcript — Léa Costard: Alborada del gracioso

Bright, rhythmically precise finale with sparkling articulation and energy; strong technical control and rhythmic clarity.

3. Short transcripts (summary)

Below are concise transcripts for each chapter to improve accessibility and SEO. Use them for quick reference or to assist users who rely on text content.

00:00 — Introduction

Opening remarks, presentation of the program and welcome to the audience and participants.

02:50 — Speech of Mr. Jēkabs Macpans

Welcome address by the Director of Ventspils Music School, highlighting the partnership and educational goals of the camp.

08:54 — Shana Qian: Tarentella (Chopin)

Virtuosic Tarantella with lively rhythms and agile fingerwork; clear articulation and rhythmic drive.

13:18 — Florent Li: Romance without words (Fauré)

Lyrical and expressive performance emphasizing melodic line and warm harmonic support.

16:48 — Philémon Jouglet‑Marcus: Berio Wasserklavier & Romance (Mel Bonis)

Contrasting contemporary textures and romantic lyricism presented in a single program segment.

21:35 — Luyi Cheng: Revolutionary Study (Chopin)

Technical study with dramatic gestures and virtuosic passages, executed with precision and strong dynamic contrasts.

25:02 — Bella Maner Li: Nocturne (Chopin)

Intimate nocturne with rubato and delicate tonal shading; expressive phrasing and sensitive pedaling.

30:09 — Théotime Berthod: Consolation N°.3 (Liszt)

Expressive Consolation with refined rubato and a warm, singing tone; lyrical shaping and controlled dynamics.

36:07 — Shana Qian: Toccata (Debussy)

Brilliant toccata with rapid figurations and strong dynamic contrasts; virtuosic display and precise articulation.

41:10 — Léa Costard: Alborada del gracioso (Ravel)

Bright, rhythmically precise finale with sparkling articulation and energy; strong technical control and rhythmic clarity.

4. Credits & contact

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