Cécile Besnard

Soprano

French soprano Cécile Besnard has enjoyed a varied career since graduating with honours from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. A student of Renata Scotto and Ileana Cotrubas, her lyric talents have seen her perform in opera and concerts around the world, with her signature role - Debussy's Mélisande - taking her to London's Royal Opera House Covent Garden, among other celebrated venues. Besnard gives concerts and recitals regularly in Paris' most iconic churches and venues with the city's 'Les Violons de France' ensemble.