Olivier Gardon, Piano

2010: First 3 Week Session

Faculty, Higher Academy of Paris CNR; Franco-Japanese Academy of Kyoto.

Originally from Nice, Olivier Gardon began studying piano at the age of 4 and has gone on to have a successful solo career playing with major orchestras and conductors worldwide. He studied at the Academy of Nice and C.N.S.M. of Paris with Pierre Sancan and Jean Hubeau and later went on to study with Geza Anda, Lili Kraus and Georgy Sebok.

Among Mr. Gardon's many prizes are Grand Prix Marguerite Long 1973, Prix Reine Elisabeth (Bruxelles, 1975), Prix International Viotti (Vercelli), Prix International de Monza, de Sanigallia, Casella (Naples). He has appeared with London Symphony Orchestra; Mozarteum Orchestra, Salzburg; Philharmonique Radio, France; National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland; Sofia Philharmonic; and Prague Chamber Orchestra.

Gardon regularly gives masterclasses worldwide at Mozarteum, Salzburg; Yonsir University, Seoul; The Toho School, Japan; Académie Internationale de Nice; Courchevel Academy, Kasama; and sits on the juries of many international competitions.