Duo Neria :
Formed in Paris in 2017 by pianist Camille Belin and cellist Natacha Colmez, Duo Neria won First Prize at the 48th Georges Cziffra Competition during the SenLiszt Festival.
The name Neria comes from Neria, the Sabine goddess of Strength and Bravery. This image of energy and strength inspires the two young women in their ambitions, their choice of repertoire and their performances. “Generous in their emotions, moving in their expression” (ConcertoNet), Duo Neria draws on two contrasting yet complementary personal worlds: Camille, an active chamber musician, graduated from the École Normale de Musique de Paris and has won prizes at several international competitions, while Natacha, a graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, is principal cellist of the Orchestre National d’Île-de-France and also develops numerous personal projects, including recording albums and creating performances for young audiences.
United by their love of the Romantic and modern repertoire, the musicians also enjoy exploring lesser-known works and creating thematic programmes. They are equally committed to working with contemporary composers and commissioned Blackout, a piece by Fabien Cali featured on their first album.
The duo has performed in venues and festivals including Salle Cortot in Paris, the Opéra de Reims, the Musée de la Vie Romantique, and the Rosa Bonheur, Présence Compositrices, Chaillol, Cziffra (Unieux), Itinéraires (Marne) and Himara International (Albania) festivals.
Following their first album, Regards [1882], released in 2020 on the Passavant Music label and awarded four stars by Classica magazine, their second album, Impressions romantiques, released in June 2025 on the Présence Compositrices label, was warmly acclaimed by critics:
“Duo Neria is remarkable for its balance and commitment; Natacha Colmez’s cello captivates with the purity of its singing tone, while Camille Belin’s piano is much more than an accompaniment, with a highly developed part.”
www.duoneria.com
Emmanuel Birnbaum :
Titulaire du Diplôme de Concert de la Schola Cantorum de Paris en piano, du Diplôme d’Études Musicales du Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris en percussion et du Diplôme de Musicien d’Orchestre, Emmanuel Birnbaum est lauréat de concours nationaux et internationaux. Pianiste accompagnateur des classes de danse au sein des Conservatoires de la Ville de Paris de 2013 à 2018, il est nommé pianiste improvisateur à la Fondation Jérôme Seydoux Pathé qui l'engage depuis 2014 à ce jour pour l'accompagnement musical de ses ciné-concerts. Impliqué dans l'enseignement et le partage, il fonde l'École Française de Piano en 2015. La structure, qui propose des cours de piano à domicile à Paris dans un cadre académique, compte à ce jour 38 professeurs, plus de 300 élèves, et a été élue « Meilleure Enseigne 2025 », Palmarès France, par le magazine Capital, pour la cinquième année consécutive.
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