Recognised as one of the most outstanding figures of her generation, Hélène Dautry is sought after as both cellist and teacher. A pupil of Maurice Gendron, she received many prizes including first prize of the CNSM (Paris) and the International ‘Maurice Ravel Academy’ prize.

For 12 years she performed worldwide as a soloist with the Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra, and was solo cello in the orchestra in Besançon, under the leadership of Peter Csaba. She currently divides her time between the RCM in London and in two conservatoires in Paris.

Distinguished French pianist Bruno Rigutto’s internationals career lists performances with conductors including Giulini, Maazel Bernstein and Masur and chamber music with artists including Rostropovich, Ma and Amoyal.

A major recording artist, 2014 saw the release of a box set of many of his Decca recordings from Haydn to Prokofiev.