TRIBUTE TO PATRICK ROBIN
From Forest to Stage
I. The Origin of the Instrument (Forest & Raw Material)
Vidéo 1 : Old forests and tone wood
Kurtág: Two movements for solo viola
Vieuxtemps: Capriccio
II. The Craftsmanship (Shaping the Sound)
Vidéo 2 : Shaping the front plate and sounding board
Bach : Three movements from the Goldberg Variations
III. Refinement & Resonance (Varnish & Ensemble)
Vidéo 3 : A natural varnish
Brahms : First movement of the String Sextet
IV. The Awakening (The First Notes)
Vidéo 4 : The first notes
Schubert : First movement of the String Quintet
Filmmaker - Laurent Joffrion
Saskia, Patrick’s wife and many guests
Participants - Guest surpise, Marie-Pierre Vendôme, Éric Levionnois, Hélène Levionnois, Ludovic Levionnois, Alain Meunier, Paul Zientara, Christophe Oudin, Jacques Bonvallet, Thalie Bonvallet, Elissa Cassini, Sophie Kiening, Momoka Okada, Pauline Sachse
20 janvier 2026
16h30-17h30
cnsad - théâtre
conservatoire NATIONAL supérieur d'art dramAtique
Recognized as one of the greatest French luthiers of his generation, Patrick Robin dedicated his life to the pursuit of the perfect sound — one that is pure, vibrant, and profoundly human. His instruments, the result of exceptional craftsmanship and an uncompromising artistic vision, have accompanied musicians across the world.
This tribute honors not only the master craftsman himself, but also the spirit of passion, precision, and generosity he so deeply embodied. Through music and remembrance, we celebrate his enduring legacy — a sound that continues to resonate with life and emotion.