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Jonathan Fournel, Piano
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 April 2026 | ||||||
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Winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, Jonathan Fournel brings together Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert and Medtner in a recital where romanticism is revealed in chiaroscuro.
Since winning first prize at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2021, pianist Jonathan Fournel has come a long way... Armed with a breathtaking technique and driven by a clever blend of instinct and a search for refinement, the pianist has created an eclectic program for his first appearance at La Seine Musicale. Composed of works by three masters of European Romanticism: Beethoven, Chopin, and Schubert, Jonathan Fournel also includes two Fairy Tales by a Russian composer from the first half of the 20th century who is still too unfairly overlooked: Nikolai Medtner.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes with intermission
Program and cast
Beethoven, Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major Chopin, Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante in E-flat major Medtner, Two Fairy Tales Schubert, Wanderer Fantasie in C major
La Seine Musicale
La Seine Musicale is a music and performing arts center located on Île Seguin an island on the Seine river between Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres, in the western suburbs of Paris, France.
Adress: La Seine Musicale, Île Seguin, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Auditorium Patrick Devedjian
Nestled like a gem in a case of glass and wood, the Auditorium Patrick Devedjian is the centerpiece of our building. It can accommodate up to 1,150 spectators and is dedicated to acoustic music, featuring the greatest classical ensembles and musicians, foremost among them the resident orchestra: Insula orchestra.
Its appearance is open to interpretation: a bird's nest, a giant liner, "the ball"...
From the outside, its glass facade is protected and powered by a gigantic array of solar panels that moves in synchronization with the sun, overlooking the concrete liner.
From the inside, the 1,150-seat hall awakens our senses. Dedicated to classical music, jazz, and world music concerts, its light blonde wooden ceiling, cardboard tubes, and paper reveal all the secrets of the excellent acoustics of this stage.
Its Acoustics
Studied by the Nagata and Jean-Paul Lamoureux firm to ensure the best possible sound reproduction for the audience. All precautions have been taken to guarantee exceptional acoustics with the precision of a musical instrument.
Its Design
Modular, its vineyard-style arrangement creates a genuine proximity with the audience surrounding the artists. The interplay of lights, the beauty of materials (wood, mosaics, glass), and the 360° panorama are all designed to match the pleasure of the eyes with that of the ears.
Its design aims to create a sense of visual and acoustic intimacy shared between the audience and the musicians. The atmosphere of the hall is warm, with curved wooden walls and ceiling contributing to the hall’s unique sound identity. Access to the hall is provided on three levels by large suspended walkways offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. These are connected by large staircases forming a continuous promenade around the hall.
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