To whom it may concern,

This letter is to warmly recommend to you the violinist Yann Passabet-Labiste.

I have heard Mr Yann Passabet-Labiste at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste in Switzerland recently and he is in my opinion one of the finest violinists of his generation.

His musical and technical capabilities are of outstanding quality and he has a beautiful and strong soundproduction.

Therefore I can higly recommend to you Yann Passabet-Labiste.

For any further information please contact me at:
http://www.rudolfkoelman.com/

Winterthur, Switzerland, 6 November 2012

Sincerely yours,
Prof. Rudolf Koelman

To Whom It May Concern:

I had the pleasure of meeting Yann Passabet-Labiste when he played in the first violin section of an orchestra I was conducting in Switzerland. My impression could not have been more favorable, both personally and musically, but my impression at that time was limited to that of a conductor well pleased with conscientious and attentive playing from a member of the first violin section.

Little did I know at that time what a remarkable talent Yann Passabet-Labiste is. 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.
Mr. Passabet-Labiste is rightfully expanding his solo work, and I recommend him to you highly as soloist or Concertmaster for whatever opportunity may bring him connection with you.
Additionally, Yann Passabet-Labiste is a wonderfully kind and easy-going soul who is a pleasure to work with and to be around.

I hope very much that this letter may play some small role in helping Mr.Passabet-Labiste become established as a player who is so deserving of every good opportunity on the highest level.

With all best wishes,

Sincerely,

30 May 2013

Mark Laycock

To whom it may concern,

I am writing this letter in support of Yann Passabet-Labiste, violinist. I came to know Yann as Principal 2^nd Violinist of the Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn when I took the job there as music director.

In our time together I was very impressed with Yann’s abilities. Not only is he an outstanding violinist but he proved himself to be a skillful leader as well. I believe that Yann has what it takes to have a career as a solo violinist and can recommend him without reservation.

Sincerely,

Paris, 23 August 2019

Case Scaglione

J’ai eu l’occasion d’entendre à diverses reprises le violoniste Yann Passabet-Labiste.
Il possède à mon avis toutes les qualités d’un musicien professionnel de haut niveau.
Très bonne maîtrise de son instrument, belle sonorité et une grande sensibilité.
Il a une très bonne connaissance des différents styles de musique et se montre très à l’aise dans divers répertoires.
Avec mes remerciements pour votre considération.

Lausanne, 4 April 2010

Pierre Amoyal

To whom it may concern,

I had the occasion to listen to Yann Passabet-Labiste during a summer course at several occasions. He is an excellent young violonist and I am convinced that he will be able to meet the high artistic standards of any international violin competition.

Nußloch/Heidelberg, 30 January 2003

Ulf Hoelscher
Prof. an der Staatl. Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe

Monsieur Yann Passabet-Labiste a été mon élève pendant quelques années jusqu’à l’obtention de son 1^er prix de virtuosité.

Il est doué incontestablement d’une solide technique et d’une grande sensibilité.

Je le recomande pour ces qualités et pour sa passion pour le violon et la musique.

Genève, 4 Februar 2003

Jean-Pierre Wallez

Le violoniste Yann Passabet-Labiste, que j’ai entendu à de nombreuses reprises dans différents répertoires, fait preuve d’un talent exceptionnel et d’une authentique sensibilité de musicien. Sa virtuosité lui permet d’aborder les oeuvres les plus difficiles, son tempérament et sa faculté de communiquer ses émotions sont également impressionnants.

Il m’est agréable de recommander vivement Yann Passabet-Labiste à toute personne ou institution à même de le soutenir dans sa carrière de violoniste.

Genève, Februar 2003

Jean Piguet
1^er violon-solo, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

A qui de droit,

Yann Passabet-Labiste est un jeune violoniste très doué que j’ai eu l’occasion d’entendre lors du Concours International de Violon Tibor Varga 2002 dont j’étais membre du jury.

Il est un musicien-né qui ne cherche jamais à se faire valoir par des pirouettes techniques — au détriment de la musique — mais, au contraire, à toujours être au service de la musique avec tous les risques que cela comporte. Il dispose pour cela d’une grande palette sonore qui, alliée à la brillance de son jeu, sont du meilleur effet!

Je ne peux que le recommander très chaleureusement et lui souhaite beaucoup de réussites et de succès!

Pully, 4 February 2003

Christine Sörensen
Prof. Conservatoire de Lausanne

Yann Passabet-Labiste est sûrement l’un de mes élèves les plus doués et des plus musiciens que j’ai eu plaisir à faire travailler pendant de nombreuses années et pour qui je garde une profonde affection.

Liliane Beguin-Rossi