CARCASSONNE
As every season, the final concert of the *Jeudis de l’Auditorium* shines a spotlight on the musicians of the Fabrique des Arts.
François-René Duchâble, a pianist endorsed by Arthur Rubinstein, is mentoring two young talents trained in Carcassonne: Jean Arriaga and Gabriel Nolan.
Gabriel, a student of Cécile Didier who attracted attention at the “Young Talents” showcase at the Théâtre Jean-Alary in 2025, presents a programme combining the refinement and virtuosity characteristic of French music of the period.
Jean, a student of Sybil Nouguier, is continuing his studies at the Regional Conservatory of Dijon and exploring a more contemporary musical language.
Although François-René Duchâble retired from the concert stage in 2003, he still performs on select occasions.
He will present a programme chosen on the spur of the moment before joining his young colleagues for Brahms’s *Hungarian Dances*.
**Duration:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Featuring Gabriel NOLAN, piano**
*Programme:*
– Maurice RAVEL (1875–1937) — *Sonatine*, M. 40
– Claude DEBUSSY (1862–1918) — *Estampes*:
1. *La soirée dans Grenade*
2. *Jardins sous la pluie*
**Featuring Jean ARRIAGA, piano**
*Programme:*
– Alexandre SCRIABIN (1872–1915) — *Prelude No. 8, Op. 11*
– Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809–1847) — *Rondo capriccioso*
– Alberto GINASTERA (1916–1983) — *Argentine Dance No. 1, “Danza del viejo boyero”*
**Featuring François-René DUCHÂBLE, piano**
*Programme:* To be chosen spontaneously by François-René Duchâble.
