The Four Seasons, Ave Maria and Mendelssohn at Saint Germain des Prés

Youth, ambition, eclecticism: the Helios orchestra's mission is to integrate young musicians into the world of work through orchestral practice.

As an associative orchestra, created by the will of its artistic director Paul Savalle, it allows young graduates, or those in the process of graduation, to perfect their skills with orchestra musicians and experienced conductors, under optimal working conditions.

Founded in 2014, the Hélios orchestra has gradually established itself in the French orchestral landscape. It offers a wide range of programmes, from baroque to contemporary music. Its repertoire is both symphonic and choral, thanks to the involvement of the local choirs. The orchestra attaches great importance to this network: the association of the orchestra and the departmental and regional choirs is essential in its artistic approach. The collaboration of different conductors is also an essential part of the project, which allows musicians to approach a rich and varied repertoire and broaden their range of performances.

The young French violinist won the first prize in the prestigious 'Prix d'Europe' for his vivid and powerful interpretations. In demand as a soloist across Europe, he is also the musical director of the festival Les Détours Métaphoniques (Aveyron). Rouxel is a regular guest with France's finest orchestras and increasingly in demand internationally as well. He has already performed as a soloist at the Philharmonie de Paris and Moscow's Tchaikovsky Hall, among other prestigious venues.