Founded in 1998 in Maisons-Laffitte, the non-profit association Opus Yvelines was established on the initiative of René Girard and his daughter Christine, under the honorary presidency of Anne Queffélec.
Its mission is to promote musical practice and, more particularly, to help young musicians gain recognition and launch their careers. With this aim in mind, the association organises the Île-de-France International Piano Competition each year.
Opus Yvelines is run by a dedicated team of volunteers, with the support of host families, members, patrons and musician friends.
Key milestones
- 1998Foundation of Opus Yvelines by René Girard and his daughter Christine, under the honorary presidency of Anne Queffélec
- 1999First edition of the competition
- 2005The competition becomes international
- 2008Launch of a category for advanced amateur pianists
- 2009Development of the Concert Pianist category, with qualifying rounds
- 2014Creation of the Artistic Committee
- 2018Celebration of the competition’s 20th anniversary
- 2021First live broadcast of the final
- 202728th edition of the competition, from 5 to 13 June
The management of Opus Yvelines
- Olivier BergerPresident
- Christine GirardArtistic director
- Jacqueline PuchotFinancial director
Artistic Committee
- Christine GirardConcert pianist and piano teacher
- Suzanne FournierConcert pianist and piano teacher
- Hélène FouquartConcert pianist and piano teacher
- Isabelle OehmichenConcert pianist, artistic director of the Franco-Hungarian Musical Association
- Irène PolyaConcert pianist and piano teacher
- Daniel PropperConcert pianist and piano teacher
- Valérie StephanConcert pianist and piano teacher
Opus Yvelines · 13 avenue Lesage · 78600 Maisons-Laffitte
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