His last cello was one of the 8 finalists. Yann Besson took part in the international competition organized by Talents & Violon’celles at the Philharmonie de Paris.
France Bleu Charente Maritime devotes an article to “Yann Besson, a recognized and distinguished Charente-Maritime luthier”.
Yann Besson, violin maker in Les Essards, is on France Bleu radio
In Sud-Ouest, “A Charente-Maritime cello stands out”
Extract of the article fully published in the french website. Yann Besson, violin and cello maker based in Les Essards, near Saintes, and Rochelais Hippolyte Lamonerie saw their cello qualified among the eight finalists in the first edition of the international violin-making competition, which was held in Paris from January 19 to 23. Initially, 88[…..]
Talents & Violon’celles international competition : Yann’s cello is one of the 8 finalists
Selected amongst 88 makers at the International cello competition organised by Talents & Violon’celles at the Philharmonie de Paris, Yann’s cello made a very honorable score.
The endless quest of a violin maker
In his workshop in Les Essards, Yann Besson manufactures unique pieces of cellos, violins and violas that he sells all over the world, including China and the United States. By Séverine Joubert, Sud Ouest. Read the complete news in french.
Yann Besson, « violin maker, from soul to hands »
The magazine VIDICI #112, from September 2020, publishes a double page on Yann. Article available in french : violon-alto-luthier.fr/yann-besson-luthier-dans-l-ame-et-dans-les-mains/
Yann Besson on TV / France 3
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La Lettre du Musicien – #528 – oct. 2019 (by Suzanne Gervais)
Excerpt – translated by Google. (french version available as a PDF file) The viola, an instrument in search of violin making Long overlooked by luthiers, the viola has, in recent decades, been the subject of a return to grace. Less standardized than the violin, it stirs the creativity of manufacturers. “No one specializes only in the[…..]
Musical matchmaking : cellist Richard Tunnicliffe talks about his new Yann Besson cello
Richard Tunnicliffe is a professional cellist, known widely for his performances and recordings of the Bach Cello Suites. Richard is professor of historical cello at the Royal College of Music and performs regularly with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) in fact Richard performed at the very first concert performed by the OAE[…..]
RCF Radio : Yann Besson, luthier du monde
Below is the interview given by Yann on RCF Radio to the journalist Jean-François Reboux. Source : https://rcf.fr/culture/musique/yann-besson-luthier-du-monde
Hors série Métiers d’art en France – 2018
Yann Besson story published in the Hors série Métiers d’art en France – 2018 magazine. Text Marie Lepesant / Photos Audrey Morisson Click on the following pictures to print full pages or go the french version to get a more readable version.