ISABELLE COURRET began studying harp in Bordeaux, her birthplace.  She entered the Paris National Conservatory of Music at the age of 14, working with Jacqueline Borot, then Marie-Claire Jamet for the harp, and Christina Larde for chamber music.  She received the 1st Prize in harp unanimously at the age of 17 and she began an international career, playing recitals, concertos and chamber music in France and Europe and in Seoul.

In addition to the above, she has studied with Marielle Nordmann and Suzanna Mildonian.  In 199, Ms. Courret joined the La Scala of Milan Orchestra as 1st harp soloist, working under the direction of Ricardo Muti, Lorin Maazel, and Semyon Bychkov.

In 1993, she was finalist of the Lily-Laskine International Competition.  Isabelle Courret has given concerts throughout France, and has made several solo harp CD recordings, including her most recent entitled, Isabelle Courret: Harp Recital on the Pavane label.

 

 

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