Yann Passabet-Labiste is one of the most fascinating artists of his generation. His ability to captivate audiences with the depth and intensity of his musicality, the finesse of his sensibility, coupled with his love and dedication for classical music, are what make him one of the most influential artists of today.
International Soloist, Recitalist and Chambrist, Grand Prize Winner and Laureate of international competitions, regularly invited as guest violin solo, passionate pedagogue, Yann travels around the globe to give performances.
Yann has been working with renowned conductors, artists and performed in concert halls, such as;
Bernard Haitink, Mariss Jansons, Charles Dutoit, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Itzhak Perlman, Alfred Brendel, Martha Argerich, Leif Ove Andsnes, Sarah Chang, Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, Julia Fisher, Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, Truls Mørk, Lynn Harel, Emmanuel Pahud, James Galway, … >>> Read more …
Carnegie Hall of New York, Tonhalle of Zürich, the KKL of Luzern, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Albert Hall, the Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw, the Pleyel Hall in Paris, the Suntory Hall in Tokyo, … >>> Read more …
Maestro Yann Passabet-Labiste has recorded under the labels: RCA Red Seal, Sony Music, Arte Nova Classics, Syrius
The famous violinist pedagogue Eduard Schmieder in describing the uniqueness of Yann’s playing likened it to a very rare combination of drama and poetry.
Yann entered the Superior Conservatory of Geneva in 1998 and passed the Examination of Perfection with success 8 months later. In 2001, at the age of 22, he won the 1st Prize of Virtuosity with distinctions at the Conservatory.
A CD under the label Syrius will be soon released.
“Yann Passabet-Labiste is in my opinion one of the finest violinists of his generation”
Rudolf Koelman (Jascha Heifetz’s pupil)
“… I watched recently a performance of his playing the Tchaikovsky Concerto, and was stunned at his impeccable playing and manner of execution. In addition to flawless intonation, a left hand that any violinist would envy, and complete control of the architecture of the piece and sound music making. Mr. Passabet-Labiste possesses a bow-arm that is rarely seen (Vengerov had such a remarkable bow-arm). This kind of bow-arm goes beyond what can be taught, and although must be cultivated through years of dedicated preparation, is a gift that very few possess.”
Mark Laycock (international conductor)
