Artists 2027

Axel de Marnhac has established himself as one of the most promising personalities of the

new generation of French organists.

His career, combining musical excellence and a sense of sound colors, intellectual curiosity

and in-depth knowledge of musical, instrumental and historical heritage, has already led him

to the heart of two of the most prestigious forums in France: In 2024, he was appointed

competitively to the position of titular organist of the choir organ of the Saint-Sulpice

church in Paris, before joining, the following year, the team of registration assistants for

the Grand Organ of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Alongside the greatest international

concert artists, he participates in the preparation of concerts and puts his expertise at the

service of an emblematic instrument of French musical heritage.

Trained at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris,

where he studied notably with Olivier Latry, Michel Bouvard and Thomas Ospital, he obtained

a Master's degree in organ-interpretation crowned with the unanimous distinction of Very

Good, as well as as a Master of basso continuo, also distinguished by the distinction Very

good.

Initially a student of François Clément at the Regional Conservatory of Clermont-Ferrand, he

obtained his DEM there in June 2018. His first teacher played a determining role in his

musical vocation, giving him a very rich teaching, at the origin of his appetite for French

classical music, liturgical practice and interest in the instrumental heritage of his region.

At the same time, he holds a Master's degree in History from Sorbonne University, a dual

training course which nourishes his view of works and instruments.

He then continued his training at the École Normale de Musique de Paris as part of the

Artist Diploma also obtained with honors, Vincent Warnier as teatcher. He was selected for

the Elite Program of the same school, a program of excellence which supports young

musicians of a very high level in their artistic journey.

Guest concert performer in France and abroad, Axel de Marnhac is particularly fond of

dialogue between works and the instruments that give rise to them. His repertoire extends

from the Middle Ages to contemporary creation, with a predilection for French grandes

écoles, improvisation and historical practices.

His interest in organ building, temperaments and organology enriches a musical approach

where each instrument is considered as a personality in its own right.

A noted improviser, finalist in the Étretat and Saint-Alban competitions, he is also a

composer.

His works, inspired by the great French traditions, demonstrate a strong taste for sound

architecture, color and symphonic breath.