Pushing the boundaries of percussion: Adélaïde Ferrière

Adélaïde Ferrière

By Nicolas Mathieu, 02 February 2021

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Nicolas Mathieu

Après des études de philosophie à l’ENS de Lyon et de politiques culturelles à l’Université de Paris, Nicolas se tourne vers la gestion culturelle à HEC Paris. Formé aux conservatoires de Lille et de Lyon en piano et en écriture, il consacre ses projets personnels au dialogue entre la musique et les autres arts comme organisateur de ciné-concerts (S’émanciné), de lectures performées (CIE 44) et autres formats pluridisciplinaires.

Pushing the boundaries of her instruments: percussionist Adélaïde Ferrière