A passionate French clarinetist, Briac Lardeux combines virtuosity, sensitivity, and orchestral experience.
Between concerts, recordings, and teaching, he embodies the excellence of a new generation of dedicated artists.
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Accomplished musician and renowned educator, Briac Lardeux combines artistic excellence with a deep commitment to musical transmission. Trained at the conservatories of Rennes and Nantes, he holds a DEM in Clarinet, a Perfectionnement Prize (Très Bien), a State Diploma (Pont Supérieur de Rennes), and a Professional Orchestral Musician Diploma (CFMO, Paris).
A member of the Orchestre Symphonie Mosaïque and the Chalumeau Quartet, he also performs as a soloist and collaborates with leading ensembles such as the Sinfonia Varsovia, the Mannheim Chamber Orchestra, and the Scoring Orchestra of Paris.
Former principal clarinet of both the Musique des Transmissions de Versailles and the Orchestre Ostinato, he has appeared on prestigious stages such as France Musique, La Folle Journée de Nantes, and the Philharmonie de Paris, notably performing with Cerrone under the direction of Randy Kerber.
His expressive and refined playing style has led him to contribute to numerous recordings for advertising, video games, and film — including as principal clarinet in the original soundtrack of the film En Fanfare (2024), praised for its delicate orchestration and rich tonal colors.
