Insula camerata

We are very pleased to announce below the list of selected candidates for the in-person auditions.

* The reserve list for each instrument, where applicable, includes candidates selected by the jury based on their evaluation, but who exceed the maximum age limit by one or two years. These candidates are invited to audition and may be considered for engagement if the ensemble is not fully completed with candidates within the specified age range.

WALTON, Ariel

NEW YORK, USA

The Juilliard School
Historical Performance Department

• Violin, Cello and Double Bass

PARIS (Boulogne-Billancourt), France

La Seine Musicale
1 Île Seguin
92100 – Boulogne-Billancourt

• April 10: Wind Instruments, except Horn
• April 11: String Instruments and Horn

BRUSSELS, Belgium

Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles

• Strings, Flute, Clarinet and Trumpet.

GENEVA, Switzerland

La Cité Bleue

• Strings, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon.

The whole Insula orchestra team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the candidates who applied to be part of the first edition of Insula camerata, our new professional development academy on period instrument.

The diversity and quality of the applications we received from 15 different countries really showcase the incredible talent of this new generation of musicians!

Insula camerata, Live by music!

Insula orchestra, orchestra in residence at La Seine Musicale (Boulogne-Billancourt), was founded in 2012 by the conductor Laurence Equilbey, with the support of the Hauts-de-Seine Department. Its creation was driven by a clear vision: to rediscover the original vitality of musical pieces and perform them in the most authentic way, through historically informed performance practices. To this end, Insula orchestra has chosen the use of period instruments, and its repertoire spans from the Baroque period to the Romantic era.

Aiming at sharing its expertise with a new generation of professional musicians, Insula orchestra is launching a professional integration program focused on historically informed performance: Insula camerata.

Over two seasons, young academy musicians will have the opportunity to play with the musicians of Insula orchestra and to perform concerts as Insula camerata at La Seine Musicale (Boulogne-Billancourt, France) and on tour.

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This project is made possible through the support of Groupe ADP.

Insula Camerata is intended for young instrumentalists beginning their professional careers, graduates of European conservatories or recognized international schools, who already have experience with period instruments.

Insula camerata will bring together 32 musicians: 20 string players (violin, viola, cello, double bass) and 12 wind players (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet).

The academy musicians will be committed for two seasons: 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (3 to 4 projects per season).

• Artistic improvement and enhanced orchestral practice in a professional setting of the highest standards.
• A double-orchestra cycle centered on Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring performances and recordings of his Symphonies No. 3, 5, 7, and 9, by Insula orchestra and Insula camerata artists.
• 2 to 4 annual concerts, both in France and internationally, as Insula camerata, an autonomous ensemble under the mentorship of the soloists of Insula orchestra.
• Participation in Insula orchestra’s tours and recordings.
• Acquaintance with cultural mediation practices, a key aspect of a musician’s career.
• Opportunities for continued collaboration with partner institutions, supporting the academy musicians’ future musical and professional development.

• Pablo GUTIÉRREZ RUIZ – Violin
• Emmanuel JACQUES – Cello
• Jean-Marc PHILIPPE – Oboe
• Georg KOEHLER – Horn

Each academy musician will receive mentoring from the section leader of his/her instrument.

• The repertoire for both seasons can be found in the “Call’s details and procedures” document, below on this page.

Rehearsals, concerts, and recordings will be remunerated according to the French collective bargaining agreement for performing arts and cultural companies.

• Financial assistance for travel expenses during the academy’s productions may be available upon request. Further details can be found on in the “Call’s details and procedures” document.

• Be a graduate or soon to be graduated from an European conservatory or recognized international school. All candidates must have completed their degree by September 1st, 2025. (Exceptional cases may be considered upon request sent to the following email address: contact@insulacamerata.fr.)
• Be born after August 31, 1995, and have reached legal age (18 years old) by September 1st, 2025.
• Have significant experience in period instruments.
• Confirm availability for all Insula camerata’s activities during both seasons of the academy program (three to four projects), based at La Seine Musicale (Boulogne-Billancourt, France).

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Application period and video recordings submissions.

Required documents to submit your application:

Fulfilled application form
identity document
CV
short motivation letter
diploma or certificate of studies
links to recent video-recordings of the candidate performing on period instruments.

Application fee: €30 (thirty euros), to be paid at the moment of application via PayPal.

• In the case you wish to pay your application fee by bank/wire transfer, please contact us by the email contact@insulacamerata.fr. Your application will only be fully confirmed upon receipt and confirmation of your payment.

Publication of the first-round results.

Publication of the final list of audition venues and schedules assigned to each candidate admitted to the second round.

Second round: In-person auditions in Paris, two other cities in Europe, and New York, USA, as per the venues and schedule’s list to be published on this page from March 10, 2025 onwards.

Second round: In-person auditions in New York, USA, as per the venues and schedule’s list to be published on this page from March 10, 2025 onwards.

Final results of the selection process and announcement of the academy members to be recruited by Insula camerata.

First meeting of Insula camerata at La Seine Musicale (1 Île Seguin – 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France) and commencement of activities.

• Probationary period until September 30, 2025.

The repertoire for each selection round, along with the conditions for the call for applications and selection, are available below.

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Laurence Equilbey – Artistic and Musical Director
Pablo Gutiérrez – Concertmaster
Clarisse De Conti – Artistic Administrator and Project Coordinator
Josquin Macarez – Artistic Delegate
Florian Vuillaume – Director of Patronage, Partnerships, and Public Affairs
Simon Polin – Artistic Coordinator
Nathan Magrecki – Orchestra Librarian

Insula camerata
La Seine Musicale, 1 île Seguin
92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
contact@insulacamerata.fr