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Hélène Breschand is a French harpist, composer and improviser. She was born to the painters Thérèse Boucraut (http://therese-boucraut.com/) and Maurice Breschand (http://mauricebreschand.blogspot.fr/) on March 18, 1966 in Paris. Her brother is the director Jean Breschand (http://www.pointligneplan.com/jean-breschand). She is the niece of of singers Jacqueline and Roger Leroy who participated in the creation of operas composed by Georges Aperghis and directed by Pierre Barrat. 1. natomusic, 11.jazzbreak
Hélène Breschand is a French harpist, composer and improviser. She was born to the painters Thérèse Boucraut<ref>{{cite web|url=http://therese-boucraut.com/}}</ref>) and Maurice Breschand<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mauricebreschand.blogspot.fr/}}</ref>) on March 18, 1966 in Paris. Her brother is the director Jean Breschand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pointligneplan.com/jean-breschand}}</ref> She is the niece of of singers Jacqueline and Roger Leroy who participated in the creation of operas composed by Georges Aperghis and directed by Pierre Barrat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natomusic.fr/artisans/jazz/artisans-detail.php?id=177}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>

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Hélène BRESCHAND leads a career both as a solo artist as well as in ensemble work, playing both a contemporary repertoire and premiering new works as much as she plays improvised music and musical theater. 3, 4 natomusic. She is a musician who plays on the verge of several genres ranging from contemporary music to jazz. She plays both written and improvised music. “Hugues le Tanneur” Le Monde, 12. jazzbreak


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Hélène BRESCHAND leads a career both as a solo artist as well as in ensemble work, playing both a contemporary repertoire and premiering new works as much as she plays improvised music and musical theater. 3, 4 natomusic. She is a musician who plays on the verge of several genres ranging from contemporary music to jazz. She plays both written and improvised music.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Le Tanneur|first1=Hugh|title=Le Monde}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>


LIFE AND CAREER
LIFE AND CAREER
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She began learning harp with Martine Geliot, before deciding to continue with Brigitte Sylvestre, a harpiste who was with Atem and who played with the Greek contemporary composer Georges Aperghis. Ms. Sylvestre initiated her into musical theater and contemporary music.
She began learning harp with Martine Geliot, before deciding to continue with Brigitte Sylvestre, a harpiste who was with Atem and who played with the Greek contemporary composer Georges Aperghis. Ms. Sylvestre initiated her into musical theater and contemporary music.
Hélène obtained the “ Médaille d'or” and the “Prix d'Excellence” by unanimity at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional of Paris under Brigitte Sylvestre and the “Prize of Analysis” with Christian Acaoui.
Hélène obtained the “ Médaille d'or” and the “Prix d'Excellence” by unanimity at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional of Paris under Brigitte Sylvestre and the “Prize of Analysis” with Christian Acaoui.
She teaches harp and gives an improvisation workshop at the conservatory of the 6th arrondissement in Paris and she is regularly invited to give workshops around the world. 2.natomusic, 19. atelierduplateau
She teaches harp and gives an improvisation workshop at the conservatory of the 6th arrondissement in Paris and she is regularly invited to give workshops around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natomusic.fr/artisans/jazz/artisans-detail.php?id=177}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://atelierduplateau.org/artistes/cvartistes/breschand.html}}</ref>


She has met and participated in the creation of new works in chamber ensembles and orchestras where she has worked with Luciano Berio, Bernard Cavanna, Pascal Dusapin, Emmanuel Nùnes, François Sarhan… Hélène Breschand has also had several pieces for solo harp composed especially for her. 10. francemusique, 12. jazzbreak, 17. atelierduplateau, 7. Bernard Loupias- Nouvel Observateur
She has met and participated in the creation of new works in chamber ensembles and orchestras where she has worked with Luciano Berio, Bernard Cavanna, Pascal Dusapin, Emmanuel Nùnes, François Sarhan… Hélène Breschand has also had several pieces for solo harp composed especially for her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.francemusique.fr/emission/l-improviste/2012-2013/rediffusion-de-l-emission-diffusee-le-27-05-2013-portrait-de-la-harpiste-helene-breschand-09-01}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>, http://atelierduplateau.org/artistes/cvartistes/breschand.html  7. Bernard Loupias- Nouvel Observateur<ref>{{cite news|last1=Loupias|first1=Bernard|title=Le Nouvel Observateur}}</ref>


She regularly performs contemporary repertoire by composers such as Georges Aperghis, John Cage, Mauricio Kagel, Luc Ferrari, Jacques Rebotier, Georgia Spiropoulos, Yoshihisa Taïra, Kasper Toeplitz, Tôn-Thât Tîet, David Toop,…6, 8. France musique,
She regularly performs contemporary repertoire by composers such as Georges Aperghis, John Cage, Mauricio Kagel, Luc Ferrari, Jacques Rebotier, Georgia Spiropoulos, Yoshihisa Taïra, Kasper Toeplitz, Tôn-Thât Tîet, David Toop…<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.francemusique.fr/emission/l-improviste/2012-2013/rediffusion-de-l-emission-diffusee-le-27-05-2013-portrait-de-la-harpiste-helene-breschand-09-01}}</ref>


She has played both written and improvised music with musicians such as Sophie Agnel, Uriel Barthélémi, Bruno Chevillon, Médéric Collignon, Marc Ducret, Michel Doneda, Michel Godard, Sylvain Kassap, Joelle Léandre, Thierry Madiot, Jean-Marc Montera, Michael Nick, Annick Nozati, Zeena Parkins, Jean-François Pauvros, Didier Petit, Edith Scob, Elliott Sharp, The Do, Kasper Toeplitz, Franck Vigroux, Wilfried Wendling…6, 8. francemusic
She has played both written and improvised music with musicians such as Sophie Agnel, Uriel Barthélémi, Bruno Chevillon, Médéric Collignon, Vincent Courtois, Marc Ducret, Michel Doneda, Michel Godard, Sylvain Kassap, Joelle Léandre, Vincent Le Quang, Thierry Madiot, Jean-Marc Montera, Michael Nick, Annick Nozati, Zeena Parkins, Jean-François Pauvros, Didier Petit, Edith Scob, Elliott Sharp, The Do, Kasper Toeplitz, Franck Vigroux, Wilfried Wendling…<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.francemusique.fr/emission/l-improviste/2012-2013/rediffusion-de-l-emission-diffusee-le-27-05-2013-portrait-de-la-harpiste-helene-breschand-09-01}}</ref>


She has often played in museum settings for different exhibitions and installations (Nox, Pierick Sorin.., in museums in Arles, Nantes, Paris, Strasbourg, Troyes…). Her interest in fine arts lead to her collaboration on works by Christian Marclay. Invited by this artist, she has interpreted “Graffiti composition” several times as well as played “Shuffle” in several different configurations, such as Screenplay, at la Villette with Elliot Sharp.
She has often played in museum settings for different exhibitions and installations (Nox, Pierick Sorin.., in museums in Arles, Nantes, Paris, Strasbourg, Troyes…). Her interest in fine arts lead to her collaboration on works by Christian Marclay. Invited by this artist, she has interpreted “Graffiti composition” several times as well as played “Shuffle” in several different configurations, such as Screenplay, at la Villette with Elliot Sharp.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://magazine.saatchiart.com/culture/reports-from/greece/concert_christian_marclay_at_y_1}}</ref>
(Christian Marclay) http://magazine.saatchiart.com/culture/reports-from/greece/concert_christian_marclay_at_y_1




COLLABORATIONS
COLLABORATIONS


Hélène has collaborated with artists in multiple artistic disciplines such as fine arts, dance, film, lighting and theater.16.jazzbreak, 17. atelierduplateau
Hélène has collaborated with artists in multiple artistic disciplines such as fine arts, dance, film, lighting and theater.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://atelierduplateau.org/artistes/cvartistes/breschand.html}}</ref>


She also works in collaboration with choreographers (Mic Guillaumes, Anja Hempel…), directors (Jean-Claude Berutti, Daniel Mesguich…), performance artists (Pierick Sorin, Christian Marclay, Jacques Perconte, Hiroshi Sugimoto, …) 8, 13. jazzbreak and film (création d’une musique sur « Jeanne d’Arc » de Dreyer, « Salomé » de Charles Bryant, « le voile brûlé » de Viviane Candas,…). She participated in the composition of Bruno Coulais's music for Henry Selick's 3D animated film « Coraline ».9. natomusic
She also works in collaboration with choreographers (Mic Guillaumes, Anja Hempel…), directors (Jean-Claude Berutti, Daniel Mesguich…), performance artists (Pierick Sorin, Christian Marclay, Jacques Perconte, Hiroshi Sugimoto, …) 8, 13. jazzbreak and film (création d’une musique sur « Jeanne d’Arc » de Dreyer, « Salomé » de Charles Bryant, « le voile brûlé » de Viviane Candas,…). She participated in the composition of Bruno Coulais's music for Henry Selick's 3D animated film « Coraline ».<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natomusic.fr/artisans/jazz/artisans-detail.php?id=177}}</ref>


She collaborated with the ensembles Transeuropééennes with Pablo Cueco (including the creation of a work by Pablo Cueco with Chaurasia at the Théatre de la Ville), Le Banquet for the premiere of the opera by Bernard Cavanna, Ars Nova, for the reprise of Laborintus II by Luciano Berio as well as with 2e2m and Erwartung. 3. natomusic
She collaborated with the ensembles Transeuropééennes with Pablo Cueco (including the creation of a work by Pablo Cueco with Chaurasia at the Théatre de la Ville), Le Banquet for the premiere of the opera by Bernard Cavanna, Ars Nova, for the reprise of Laborintus II by Luciano Berio as well as with 2e2m and Erwartung.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natomusic.fr/artisans/jazz/artisans-detail.php?id=177}}</ref>


Hélène began playing improvised music thanks to Didier Petit with whom she regularly plays while she played in the ensemble by Denis Colin. (check Fr version!) 14, cezame music agency website
Hélène began playing improvised music thanks to Didier Petit with whom she regularly plays while she played in the ensemble by Denis Colin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cezame-fle.com/liste_resultats.php?type_search=simple&classif_247%5B%5D=19561}}</ref>


She has has had a trio with Didier Petit and Sylvain Kassap and a duo with Jean-François Pauvros for many years. (16bis. jazzbreak)
She has has had a trio with Didier Petit and Sylvain Kassap and a duo with Jean-François Pauvros for many years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>


Hélène is co-founder of the contemporary music ensemble LABORINTUS 5, 15 jazzbreak, 17. atelierduplateau with Sylvain Kassap and Franck Masquelier. 5, 7. nouvel obs
Hélène is co-founder of the contemporary music ensemble LABORINTUS with Sylvain Kassap and Franck Masquelier.<ref>{{cite web|url=www.laborintus.com}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite news|last1=Loupias|first1=Bernard|title=Le Nouvel Observateur}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>


From 1999 to 2005, she participated in the creation and was president of the collectiveTopophonie with Sophie Agnel, Thierry Madiot and Théo Jarrier. (Topophonie.free.fr/plan.php3 – or only put 1 ref at bottom of paragraph below)
From 1999 to 2005, she participated in the creation and was president of the collective Topophonie with Sophie Agnel, Thierry Madiot and Théo Jarrier.


The collective's ambition was to bring artistic experiences into public places, doing sound walks, events and improvisations in outdoor spaces as a way of blurring the distinction between music and life. Pascal Battus, Li-Ping Ting, Dante Feijoo and Sharif Sehnaoui later joined the collective. Topophonie.free.fr/plan.php3
The collective's ambition was to bring artistic experiences into public places, doing sound walks, events and improvisations in outdoor spaces as a way of blurring the distinction between music and life. Pascal Battus, Li-Ping Ting, Dante Feijoo and Sharif Sehnaoui later joined the collective.<ref>{{cite web|url=Topophonie.free.fr/plan.php3}}</ref>


She created the show "Double Face" with and for Isabelle Moretti in 2009.
She created the show "Double Face" with and for Isabelle Moretti in 2009.


In 2001, she participated in the Ensemble d’Improvisateurs Européens, created by Jean-Marc Montera, who brought together such musicians as Chris Cutler and Thomas Lehn.
In 2001, she participated in the Ensemble d’Improvisateurs Européens, created by Jean-Marc Montera, who brought together such musicians as Chris Cutler and Thomas Lehn.
The ensemble did a tour throughout France and in other countries where they interpreted Treatise by Cornelius Cardew.
The ensemble did a tour throughout France and in other countries where they interpreted Treatise by Cornelius Cardew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natomusic.fr/artisans/jazz/artisans-detail.php?id=177}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?jparm=dossier_438,ID_1811,wp_1,lg_0}}</ref>


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Since 1998 (date of the creation of « Regard en Abyme » for harp and electronics, she has a duo with Wilfried Wendling with whom she develops staged shows with electronics, text and video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?ID=1816&lg=0}}</ref>
http://www.natomusic.fr/artisans/jazz/artisans-detail.php?id=177

http://www.jazzbreak.com/interview.php?jparm=dossier_438,ID_1811,wp_1,lg_0


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Since 1998 (date of the creation of « Regard en Abyme » for harp and electronics, she has a duo with Wilfried Wendling with whom she develops staged shows with electronics, text and video.15. jazzbreak


In 2003, she contributed to the creation of the show « Le Grand Crwth » by François Sarhan and d’Anja Hempel.
In 2003, she contributed to the creation of the show « Le Grand Crwth » by François Sarhan and d’Anja Hempel.
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Since 2009, she has been developing a duo with the Comeroonian poet and singer Ze Jam Afane.
Since 2009, she has been developing a duo with the Comeroonian poet and singer Ze Jam Afane.


In 2010 she met the members of the pop band « The Do ». She played on their second album and continues to collaborate with the lead singer Olivia Merilahti (ref: nato)
In 2010 she met the members of the pop band « The Do ». She played on their second album and continues to collaborate with the lead singer Olivia Merilahti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natomusic.fr/artisans/jazz/artisans-detail.php?id=177}}</ref>


In 2011 she participated in the creation of David Toop's opera « Star Shaped Biscuit »
In 2011 she participated in the creation of David Toop's opera « Star Shaped Biscuit »
with Elaine Mitchener, Jamie McDermott, Sylvia Hallett, Lore Lixenberg, Allen, Martin Allen, and Jan Hendrickse. (www.fasterthansound.com, www.citysonic.be, http://www.fasterthansound.com/star-shaped-biscuit/
with Elaine Mitchener, Jamie McDermott, Sylvia Hallett, Lore Lixenberg, Allen, Martin Allen, and Jan Hendrickse.<ref>{{cite web|url=www.fasterthansound.com}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=www.citysonic.be}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterthansound.com/star-shaped-biscuit/}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|title=The Wire|url=http://www.thewire.co.uk/news/19203/david-toop_s-opera-star-shaped-biscuit-to-be-performed-at-aldeburgh}}</ref>


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In 2014, Helene started a duo with Kasper Toeplitz, following the creation of a solo piece for harpe and electronics by this composer, at the center for creation GRAME.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grame.fr/events/over-the-clouds}}</ref>
http://www.thewire.co.uk/news/19203/david-toop_s-opera-star-shaped-biscuit-to-be-performed-at-aldeburgh
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In 2013 she began a duo with the video artist Jacques Perconte.
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In 2014, Helene started a duo with Kasper Toeplitz, following the creation au GRAME (centre de creation ref : http://www.grame.fr/events/over-the-clouds) of a solo piece for harpe and electronics by this composer,

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In 2013 she began a duo with the video artist Jacques Perconte




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As a composer, Hélène has developed a semi-graphic compositional style which leaves room for improvisation. She been edited by Billaudot, as well as Misterioso.
As a composer, Hélène has developed a semi-graphic compositional style which leaves room for improvisation. She been edited by Billaudot, as well as Misterioso.


She composed the music for the film « le voile brûlé » by Viviane Candas and for the silent films « Jeanne d’Arc » by Carl Theodore Dreyer and « Salomé » by Charles Bryan. She has also contributed composed music for experimental cinema. (ref : www.braquage.org)
She composed the music for the film « le voile brûlé » by Viviane Candas and for the silent films « Jeanne d’Arc » by Carl Theodore Dreyer and « Salomé » by Charles Bryan. She has also contributed composed music for experimental cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=www.braquage.org}}</ref>


She is the initiator and co-author with Laurence Bancaud, Aurélie Barbé and Mathilde Aubat-Andrieu of the book La harpe aux XXème et XXIème siècles  (Harp in/throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries) published in 2012 by Minerve Editions.(ref: www.minerve.org)
She is the initiator and co-author with Laurence Bancaud, Aurélie Barbé and Mathilde Aubat-Andrieu of the book La harpe aux XXème et XXIème siècles  (Harp in/throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries) published in 2012 by Minerve Editions.<ref>{{cite web|url=www.minerve.org}}</ref>




SELECTIVE COMPOSITIONS
SELECTIVE COMPOSITIONS


Fire, electroacoustic piece for harp, voice and radiophonic archives, 2007
- Fire, electroacoustic piece for harp, voice and radiophonic archives, 2007
Ô, electroacoustic piece 2012
- Ô, electroacoustic piece, 2012
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- Sleeping woman for solo voice, musical theatre, 2000

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- Si Loin, Si Proche, for directed instrumental ensemble, free nomenclature, graphic score, 2013
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Sleeping woman for solo voice musical theatre, 2000
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- L, for instrumental ensemble, free nomenclature (plus audio support), graphic score, 2014

- Soleil Rouge, Lune Folle, for solo alto, 2013
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Si loin, si proche for directed instrumental ensemble, free nomenclature?? graphic score 2013
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- Minotaure, for solo harpe, 2006
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L for instrumental ensemble, free nomenclature (+ audio support), graphic score 2014
Soleil rouge, lune folle for solo alto, 2013
- Improvisation I, II, III, for solo harp, 1998
- Infidélité, for 4 voices, musical theater, 2001
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Minotaure for solo harpe, 2006
- Délire, for solo voice or accompanied, musical theater, 2010
Improvisation I, II, III for solo harpe 1998
Infidélité for 4 voices plus musical theater, 2001
- A Vos Risques et Périls, solo for harp, musical theater, 2011
Délire solo voice or accompanied musical theater 2010
- Antre De Jeux, solo or duo, musical theater, free nomenclature, 2011
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- Nuit Blanche, harp duo, 2000
A vos risques et périls solo for ?? harpe musical theater 2011
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- Double Face, harp duo, 2011
Antre de jeux solo or duo musical theater, free nomenclature 2011
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Nuit blanche, harp duo 2000
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Double face, harp duo 2011




SELECTIVE DISCOGRAPHY
SELECTIVE DISCOGRAPHY


"Les Incarnés"
« les incarnés »
Solo; voice, acoustic and electric harp compositions Hélène Breschand Label: D’autres cordes
Solo; voice, acoustic and electric harp, original compositions by Hélène Breschand
Label: D'AUTRES CORDES<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europejazz.net/jazz-pages/media/dautres-cordes-records}}</ref>


« Le gout du sel »
"Le Gout Du Sel"
Solo, original compositions voice, acoustic and electric harp
Solo; voice, acoustic and electric harp, original compositions by Hélène Breschand
Label : D'AUTRES CORDES<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europejazz.net/jazz-pages/media/dautres-cordes-records}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.donneinmusica.org/wimust/biographies-european-women-composers/b/737-helene-breschand.html}}</ref>
Label : « d’autres cordes »


"Hélène Breschand harpiste joue"
"Hélène Breschand Harpiste Joue"
Pièces by Berio, Cage, Taïra, Ton-That Tiet and improvisations
Pieces by Berio, Cage, Taïra, Ton-That Tiet and improvisations
Label: IN SITU<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.donneinmusica.org/wimust/biographies-european-women-composers/b/737-helene-breschand.html}}</ref>
Label: IN SITU


“Lascaux Expérience”
“Lascaux Expérience”
Copositions by Luis NAON performed by LABORINTUS
Compositions by Luis NAON, performed by LABORINTUS
Label: CÉSARÉ
Label: CÉSARÉ


“Zodiacales”
“Zodiacales”
Based on Les Tierkreis by Karlheinz STOCHKAUSEN performed by LABORINTUS
Based on Les Tierkreis by Karlheinz STOCHKAUSEN, performed by LABORINTUS
Label DAPHÉNÉO
Label DAPHÉNÉO


"Et Tournent Les Sons"
« Et tournent les sons »
Compositions by Luc Ferrari performed by LABORINTUS
Compositions by Luc Ferrari, performed by LABORINTUS
Label : « Césaré » and « La Muse en Circuit »
Label : CÉSARÉ and LA MUSE EN CIRCUIT


« Sombre »
"Sombre"
Duo with Jean-François PAUVROS
Duo with Jean-François PAUVROS
Label: VICTO<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.donneinmusica.org/wimust/biographies-european-women-composers/b/737-helene-breschand.html}}</ref>
Label: VICTO


« Double-peine »
« Double-peine »
Duo with Sylvain Kassap
Duo with Sylvain Kassap
Label: D'AUTRES CORDES<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europejazz.net/jazz-pages/media/dautres-cordes-records}}</ref>
Label: « d’autres cordes »

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“Alpentöne” - CD with Michel Godard
MGB CD 6208 [CD] 2004


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“Alpentöne”, 2004
With:
Michel Godard - serpent, tuba
Michel Godard - serpent, tuba
Linda Bsiri - voice, trumscheit 
Linda Bsiri - voice, trumscheit 
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Hélène Breschand - harp
Hélène Breschand - harp
Pierre Favre - drums
Pierre Favre - drums
Calinxtus - gregorian chant (conducted by Gianni di Gennaro)
Calinxtus - gregorian chant (conducted by Gianni di Gennaro)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.michel-godard.fr/english/html/discography.html}}</ref>

ref :  http://www.michel-godard.fr/english/html/discography.html




"Fleuve" 2003 - with Pierre Favre Ensemble
"Fleuve" 2003 - with Pierre Favre Ensemble
Label : ECM<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pierrefavre.ch/cd/fleuve.html?lang=fr}}</ref>, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/jazz/detail/-/art/Pierre-Favre-Fleuve/hnum/4114277}}</ref>
Label : ECM
ref :  http://www.pierrefavre.ch/cd/fleuve.html?lang=fr
http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/jazz/detail/-/art/Pierre-Favre-Fleuve/hnum/4114277




"Triste Lilas" by Franck Vigroux   
"Triste Lilas" by Franck Vigroux   
Label : D'AUTRES CORDES, 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europejazz.net/jazz-pages/media/dautres-cordes-records}}</ref>
Label : d'Autres Cordes   2004


Vinyl : “Les Incarnés”, compositions voice and harp Hélène Breschand  
Vinyl : “Les Incarnés”, compositions voice and harp Hélène Breschand  
Label : D'AUTRES CORDES, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europejazz.net/jazz-pages/media/dautres-cordes-records}}</ref>
Label : d'Autres Cordes 2014


DVD : "Austral" d'eRikm by Laborintus   
DVD : "Austral" d'eRikm by Laborintus   
Label : D'AUTRES CORDES, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europejazz.net/jazz-pages/media/dautres-cordes-records}}</ref>
Label : d'Autres Cordes  2012




COLLABORATIONS
COLLABORATIONS


"Hell (A Small Detail)" by François Sarhan, Label: Zig Zag<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.fr/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Sarhan%20Hell%3A%20A%20Small%20Detail&page=1&rh=n%3A301062%2Ck%3ASarhan%20Hell%3A%20A%20Small%20Detail}}</ref>
Hell (a small detail) by François Sarhan Label: Zig Zag


Thisness by Jef Lee Johnson Label: Nato
"Thisness" by Jef Lee Johnson, Label: Nato
De l’Origine du Monde by Tony Hymas Label: Nato
"De L’Origine Du Monde" by Tony Hymas, Label: Nato




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LINKS:
LINKS:


Website : www.helenebreschand.fr
Website: www.helenebreschand.fr


Ensemble Laborintus www.laborintus.com
Laborintus: www.laborintus.com


Les Signes de l’Arc www.lessignesdelarc.org
Les Signes de l’Arc: www.lessignesdelarc.org


Topophonie, archives : http://topophonie.free.fr/plan.php3
Topophonie, archives: http://topophonie.free.fr/plan.php3


Duo with Wilfried Wendling http://formes.ouvertes.free.fr/
Duo with Wilfried Wendling: http://formes.ouvertes.free.fr/


Duo with the circus performer Cécile Mont-Raynaud: http://www.cielunatic.com/spectacles/ariane.htm
Duo with the circus performer Cécile Mont-Raynaud: http://www.cielunatic.com/spectacles/ariane.htm

Portrait on France Musique by Anne Montaron :
Portrait on France Musique by Anne Montaron :
http://www.francemusique.fr/emission/l-improviste/2012-2013/rediffusion-de-l-emission-diffusee-le-27-05-2013-portrait-de-la-harpiste-helene-breschand-09-01
http://www.francemusique.fr/emission/l-improviste/2012-2013/rediffusion-de-l-emission-diffusee-le-27-05-2013-portrait-de-la-harpiste-helene-breschand-09-01


Interview in Palerma?? at the 2012 Curva Minore festival
Interview in Palerma at the 2012 Curva Minore festival: https://vimeo.com/78570218
https://vimeo.com/78570218

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Hélène Breschand is a French harpist, composer and improviser. She was born to the painters Thérèse Boucraut[1]) and Maurice Breschand[2]) on March 18, 1966 in Paris. Her brother is the director Jean Breschand.[3] She is the niece of of singers Jacqueline and Roger Leroy who participated in the creation of operas composed by Georges Aperghis and directed by Pierre Barrat.[4], [5]

Hélène BRESCHAND leads a career both as a solo artist as well as in ensemble work, playing both a contemporary repertoire and premiering new works as much as she plays improvised music and musical theater. 3, 4 natomusic. She is a musician who plays on the verge of several genres ranging from contemporary music to jazz. She plays both written and improvised music.[6], [7]

LIFE AND CAREER

Born in Paris into a family of artists, she discovered contemporary music during the serial music movement, and discovered free jazz and the expansion of new technologies as early as the 1970s.

She began learning harp with Martine Geliot, before deciding to continue with Brigitte Sylvestre, a harpiste who was with Atem and who played with the Greek contemporary composer Georges Aperghis. Ms. Sylvestre initiated her into musical theater and contemporary music. Hélène obtained the “ Médaille d'or” and the “Prix d'Excellence” by unanimity at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional of Paris under Brigitte Sylvestre and the “Prize of Analysis” with Christian Acaoui. She teaches harp and gives an improvisation workshop at the conservatory of the 6th arrondissement in Paris and she is regularly invited to give workshops around the world.[8], [9]

She has met and participated in the creation of new works in chamber ensembles and orchestras where she has worked with Luciano Berio, Bernard Cavanna, Pascal Dusapin, Emmanuel Nùnes, François Sarhan… Hélène Breschand has also had several pieces for solo harp composed especially for her.[10], [11], http://atelierduplateau.org/artistes/cvartistes/breschand.html  7. Bernard Loupias- Nouvel Observateur[12]

She regularly performs contemporary repertoire by composers such as Georges Aperghis, John Cage, Mauricio Kagel, Luc Ferrari, Jacques Rebotier, Georgia Spiropoulos, Yoshihisa Taïra, Kasper Toeplitz, Tôn-Thât Tîet, David Toop…[13]

She has played both written and improvised music with musicians such as Sophie Agnel, Uriel Barthélémi, Bruno Chevillon, Médéric Collignon, Vincent Courtois, Marc Ducret, Michel Doneda, Michel Godard, Sylvain Kassap, Joelle Léandre, Vincent Le Quang, Thierry Madiot, Jean-Marc Montera, Michael Nick, Annick Nozati, Zeena Parkins, Jean-François Pauvros, Didier Petit, Edith Scob, Elliott Sharp, The Do, Kasper Toeplitz, Franck Vigroux, Wilfried Wendling…[14]

She has often played in museum settings for different exhibitions and installations (Nox, Pierick Sorin.., in museums in Arles, Nantes, Paris, Strasbourg, Troyes…). Her interest in fine arts lead to her collaboration on works by Christian Marclay. Invited by this artist, she has interpreted “Graffiti composition” several times as well as played “Shuffle” in several different configurations, such as Screenplay, at la Villette with Elliot Sharp.[15]


COLLABORATIONS

Hélène has collaborated with artists in multiple artistic disciplines such as fine arts, dance, film, lighting and theater.[16], [17]

She also works in collaboration with choreographers (Mic Guillaumes, Anja Hempel…), directors (Jean-Claude Berutti, Daniel Mesguich…), performance artists (Pierick Sorin, Christian Marclay, Jacques Perconte, Hiroshi Sugimoto, …) 8, 13. jazzbreak and film (création d’une musique sur « Jeanne d’Arc » de Dreyer, « Salomé » de Charles Bryant, « le voile brûlé » de Viviane Candas,…). She participated in the composition of Bruno Coulais's music for Henry Selick's 3D animated film « Coraline ».[18]

She collaborated with the ensembles Transeuropééennes with Pablo Cueco (including the creation of a work by Pablo Cueco with Chaurasia at the Théatre de la Ville), Le Banquet for the premiere of the opera by Bernard Cavanna, Ars Nova, for the reprise of Laborintus II by Luciano Berio as well as with 2e2m and Erwartung.[19]

Hélène began playing improvised music thanks to Didier Petit with whom she regularly plays while she played in the ensemble by Denis Colin.[20]

She has has had a trio with Didier Petit and Sylvain Kassap and a duo with Jean-François Pauvros for many years.[21]

Hélène is co-founder of the contemporary music ensemble LABORINTUS with Sylvain Kassap and Franck Masquelier.[22], [23], [24], [25]

From 1999 to 2005, she participated in the creation and was president of the collective Topophonie with Sophie Agnel, Thierry Madiot and Théo Jarrier.

The collective's ambition was to bring artistic experiences into public places, doing sound walks, events and improvisations in outdoor spaces as a way of blurring the distinction between music and life. Pascal Battus, Li-Ping Ting, Dante Feijoo and Sharif Sehnaoui later joined the collective.[26]

She created the show "Double Face" with and for Isabelle Moretti in 2009.

In 2001, she participated in the Ensemble d’Improvisateurs Européens, created by Jean-Marc Montera, who brought together such musicians as Chris Cutler and Thomas Lehn. The ensemble did a tour throughout France and in other countries where they interpreted Treatise by Cornelius Cardew.[27], [28]

Since 1998 (date of the creation of « Regard en Abyme » for harp and electronics, she has a duo with Wilfried Wendling with whom she develops staged shows with electronics, text and video.[29]

In 2003, she contributed to the creation of the show « Le Grand Crwth » by François Sarhan and d’Anja Hempel.

In 2005 she composed the music for the show « Ariane(s) » with the circus artist Cécile Mont-Reynaud.

Since 2009, she has been developing a duo with the Comeroonian poet and singer Ze Jam Afane.

In 2010 she met the members of the pop band « The Do ». She played on their second album and continues to collaborate with the lead singer Olivia Merilahti.[30]

In 2011 she participated in the creation of David Toop's opera « Star Shaped Biscuit » with Elaine Mitchener, Jamie McDermott, Sylvia Hallett, Lore Lixenberg, Allen, Martin Allen, and Jan Hendrickse.[31], [32], [33], [34]

In 2014, Helene started a duo with Kasper Toeplitz, following the creation of a solo piece for harpe and electronics by this composer, at the center for creation GRAME.[35]

In 2013 she began a duo with the video artist Jacques Perconte.


COMPOSITIONS

As a composer, Hélène has developed a semi-graphic compositional style which leaves room for improvisation. She been edited by Billaudot, as well as Misterioso.

She composed the music for the film « le voile brûlé » by Viviane Candas and for the silent films « Jeanne d’Arc » by Carl Theodore Dreyer and « Salomé » by Charles Bryan. She has also contributed composed music for experimental cinema.[36]

She is the initiator and co-author with Laurence Bancaud, Aurélie Barbé and Mathilde Aubat-Andrieu of the book La harpe aux XXème et XXIème siècles  (Harp in/throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries) published in 2012 by Minerve Editions.[37]


SELECTIVE COMPOSITIONS

- Fire, electroacoustic piece for harp, voice and radiophonic archives, 2007 - Ô, electroacoustic piece, 2012 - Sleeping woman for solo voice, musical theatre, 2000 - Si Loin, Si Proche, for directed instrumental ensemble, free nomenclature, graphic score, 2013 - L, for instrumental ensemble, free nomenclature (plus audio support), graphic score, 2014 - Soleil Rouge, Lune Folle, for solo alto, 2013 - Minotaure, for solo harpe, 2006 - Improvisation I, II, III, for solo harp, 1998 - Infidélité, for 4 voices, musical theater, 2001 - Délire, for solo voice or accompanied, musical theater, 2010 - A Vos Risques et Périls, solo for harp, musical theater, 2011 - Antre De Jeux, solo or duo, musical theater, free nomenclature, 2011 - Nuit Blanche, harp duo, 2000 - Double Face, harp duo, 2011


SELECTIVE DISCOGRAPHY

"Les Incarnés" Solo; voice, acoustic and electric harp, original compositions by Hélène Breschand Label: D'AUTRES CORDES[38]

"Le Gout Du Sel" Solo; voice, acoustic and electric harp, original compositions by Hélène Breschand Label : D'AUTRES CORDES[39], [40]

"Hélène Breschand Harpiste Joue" Pieces by Berio, Cage, Taïra, Ton-That Tiet and improvisations Label: IN SITU[41]

“Lascaux Expérience” Compositions by Luis NAON, performed by LABORINTUS Label: CÉSARÉ

“Zodiacales” Based on Les Tierkreis by Karlheinz STOCHKAUSEN, performed by LABORINTUS Label DAPHÉNÉO

"Et Tournent Les Sons" Compositions by Luc Ferrari, performed by LABORINTUS Label : CÉSARÉ and LA MUSE EN CIRCUIT

"Sombre" Duo with Jean-François PAUVROS Label: VICTO[42]

« Double-peine » Duo with Sylvain Kassap Label: D'AUTRES CORDES[43]

“Alpentöne”, 2004 With: Michel Godard - serpent, tuba Linda Bsiri - voice, trumscheit  Christina Zavalloni - voice Gabrielle Mirabassi - clarinet Hélène Breschand - harp Pierre Favre - drums Calinxtus - gregorian chant (conducted by Gianni di Gennaro)[44]


"Fleuve" 2003 - with Pierre Favre Ensemble Label : ECM[45], [46]


"Triste Lilas" by Franck Vigroux    Label : D'AUTRES CORDES, 2004[47]

Vinyl : “Les Incarnés”, compositions voice and harp Hélène Breschand   Label : D'AUTRES CORDES, 2014[48]

DVD : "Austral" d'eRikm by Laborintus    Label : D'AUTRES CORDES, 2012[49]


COLLABORATIONS

"Hell (A Small Detail)" by François Sarhan, Label: Zig Zag[50]

"Thisness" by Jef Lee Johnson, Label: Nato

"De L’Origine Du Monde" by Tony Hymas, Label: Nato



LINKS:

Website: www.helenebreschand.fr

Laborintus: www.laborintus.com

Les Signes de l’Arc: www.lessignesdelarc.org

Topophonie, archives: http://topophonie.free.fr/plan.php3

Duo with Wilfried Wendling: http://formes.ouvertes.free.fr/

Duo with the circus performer Cécile Mont-Raynaud: http://www.cielunatic.com/spectacles/ariane.htm

Portrait on France Musique by Anne Montaron : http://www.francemusique.fr/emission/l-improviste/2012-2013/rediffusion-de-l-emission-diffusee-le-27-05-2013-portrait-de-la-harpiste-helene-breschand-09-01

Interview in Palerma at the 2012 Curva Minore festival: https://vimeo.com/78570218

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