Hailed as the new face of classical guitar worldwide, Raphaël Feuillâtre fascinates audiences and critics alike with the depth of his interpretations, his dazzling virtuosity, and the richness of his repertoire. Winner of the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) in 2018 (USA) and ADAMI’s “Classical Revelation 2021”, Raphaël was chosen as an exclusive artist by the label Deutsche Grammophon in 2022. He is, to date, one of the very few guitarists to have signed with this legendary label. This fruitful collaboration gave birth to a ?rst single "Les Barricades Mystérieuses", soon followed by his debut album "Visages Baroques" in 2023, which displays different facets of the Baroque aesthetic. Following his acclaimed debut at New York's Carnegie Hall in 2023, he has performed in the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals - including Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, the “Folle Journée” in Nantes, and the Beethoven Haus in Bonn as well as at major guitar events such as the Festival International de Guitare de Paris, the Festival Guitarras del Mundo in Argentina, and the Changsha International Guitar Festival in China.His passion for chamber music and his desire to champion his instrument in this repertoire has led him to collaborate with musicians of the highest calibre: recorder player Lucie Horsch, trumpet player Lucienne Renaudin Vary and violinist Maria Dueñas in venues such as Deutsche Grammophon's Yellow Lounge, the Dresden Music Festival and the Società del Quartotto Di Milano Scala G. Verdi. Born in 1996 in Djibouti, , Raphaël was introduced to the guitar by his ?rst teacher, Hacène Addadi, before joining Michel Grizard’s class at the Conservatoire de Nantes in 2012. Three years later, he entered the Conservatoire National de Mu- sique et de Danse de Paris in the classes of Roland Dyens and Tristan Manoukian. During this period, he was mentored by Judicaël Perroy, who played an essential role in his artistic development. In addition to winning ?rst prize at the GFA, Raphaël has forged a strong reputation in the classical guitar world by winning the following competitions: Jose Tomas International Guitar Competition in Villa Petrer (Spain - 2017), Kutna Hora International Guitar Festival (Czech Republic - 2017), Viseu International Spring Music Festival (Portugal - 2016), Fontenay-sous-Bois Guitar Competition & Festival (France - 2015), and Ciudad de Coria International Guitar Festival (Spain - 2014).
Raphaël Feuillâtre is supported by Savarez, a historic string-manufacturing com- pany founded in 1770, and plays a guitar by Australian luthier Greg Smallman.
