Yann Passabet-Labiste

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Preselected for the 2025 “Les victoires de la musique classique” in two categories: “Solo instrumentalist of the year” and “Recording of the year”.

Yann Passabet-Labiste

Play as if tomorrow does not exist

Yann Passabet-Labiste is in my opinion one of the finest violinists of his generation

Rudolf Koelman (Jascha Heifetz’s mentee)

International soloist and chamber musician, Yann has been working with renowned conductors (among others) such as:
Bernard Haitink, Mariss Jansons, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Charles Dutoit and made is debut in 2006 on a tour in Japan with the cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Grand prize winner and laureate of numerous international competitions such as the Tibor Varga Violin Competition in 2002, Yann receives in 2019 the Golden Classical Music Award (with an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall) and in the late 2020, a prize in 3 more international competitions achieved within just 3 months.

Yann Passabet-Labiste recorded under the labels: RCA Red Seal, Sony Music, Arte Nova Classics, Syrius and his next album under Calliope/Indesens Records had been released on the 19th of April 2024 and was recently selected to the 2025 “Les victoires de la musique classique” in the category “Recording of the year”.

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“Yann Passabet-Labiste is in my opinion one of the finest violinists of his generation”

Rudolf Koelman (Jascha Heifetz’s mentee)

“… 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)

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