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banshies

For us, each concert is a narrative where the instruments meet and intertwine. The trio sonata grants us the freedom to craft spontaneous, authentic dialogues, while exploring a rich and diverse repertoire that we joyfully share with our audience.
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Biography

In Irish mythology, the Banshee is a messenger from another world. The four musicians of The Banshies felt the need to form their own ensemble to create a safe space that allows them to experiment freely. They focus on communication and listening, abolishing any sense of hierarchy.
In The Banshies, no instrument is king: violins accompany the cello or harpsichord and step back for a solo cello piece. Their world is built on friendship, shared passions, diverse cultures, and the music, literature, and visual arts that inspire them.

Events

2025
(Upcoming)

A concert like a story

Their concerts always follow a guiding thread: telling a story through music. Each program is crafted like a journey, seamlessly blending great Baroque repertoire with traditional melodies and transcriptions.
They also enjoy adapting their programs to suit different audiences. With « Let Thy Charms », their English music program with mezzo-soprano, they explore various interpretations—instrumental, without harpsichord, as a string trio, or even as a violin duo—offering a fresh perspective on the same musical narrative.

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Portraits

Roxana

Yaoré

Suzanne

Louise

Roxana
Yaoré
Suzanne
Louise

Violin

Violin

Violoncelle

Clavecin

“10 young artists to follow this 2024 season”

Author
by Tristan Labouret
Date
September 26 2024
“It's time to highlight emerging artistic personalities who could surprise, move and impact you. The four Banshies are making a name for themselves on the historically-informed performance scene, and their voices are capturing attention—individually, Yaoré Talibart, Roxana Rastegar, Suzanne Wolff, and Louise Acabo have all proven their worth. We are looking forward to their first album...”
“10 young artists to follow this 2024 season”