About Angeles Concerts Artists and Le Salon de Musiques:
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Francois CHOUCHAN - Angeles Concerts Artists corp. (A.C.A.): CEO/Executive Manager
- Le Salon de Musiques: Founder and Artistic Director
www.francoischouchan.com

French pianist/melodist François Chouchan is no stranger to awards and fame. From the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris (instructed by Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen and Germaine Mounier) to the Viotti International Piano Competition in Italy, his outstanding talent has been recognized all over Europe. Not only has Chouchan performed as a soloist with orchestras and Chamber Music groups in many countries, but he has also been invited to play during Master Classes by several superior Talents such as M. Rostropovitch, Nikita Magaloff, G.Sebok or Magda Tagliaferro, who all acknowledged his unique sensitivity and creativity.

In Los Angeles, where Chouchan has resided since 2007, he has performed at the LACMA Museum for the “Sundays Live Series”, at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall, at Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Northridge (with the Music Guild). He has also appeared at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, at The Zipper Hall and at the Brandeis Institute, and for the Ermitage Foundation.

Chouchan’s deep musical sensibilities. his passion, perseverance and open mind are recognized by professionals and spectators alike who regard him as an inspiring, sensitive and creative musician. He offers a “hip” approach to the classic music and his easy-going attitude and fresh approach to the genre has earned him the affection of fans of all ages, helping develop a younger audience for the art of Chamber Music.

In 2010 he formed Angeles Concerts Artists Corporation and is producing his first series of music concerts
…Le Salon de Musiques…to be held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The Second Season begins on October 16th, 2011 through May 20th, 2012. His unique approach to presenting this intimate “without walls” new Chamber music Concert Series will no doubt take Los Angeles by storm and establish new audiences who will fall in love with his talent as others throughout the world have.


.............................................................................................................................. Phillip LEVY - Le Salon de Musiques: Artistic Director

The Capitol ensemble is a unique group of musicians dedicated to the performance of an eclectic range of repertoire from baroque to the twenty-first century.

Among Los Angeles’ finest instrumentalists, the members have collaborated with some of the world’s most renowned artists, including Mstslav Rostropovitch, Sir Neville Marriner, Michael Tilson Thomas, Sir Yehudi Menuhin, Janos Starker, and Leonard Bernstein.

The ensemble has given live broadcasts on National Public radio, and premiered and recorded new works by several California composers.

They are in frequent demand, appearing regularly in L.A.’s concert halls and recording stages, and teaching at Southern California universities. They also perform as soloists and chamber musicians in many international festivals.

As Ensemble-in-Residence for the Sundays Live radio broadcasts, they are also featured on the programs theme music.