Isabelle Moretti

Isabelle Moretti has been awarded prizes at international harp competitions in Geneva, Munich and Israel, and has performed all over the world. She has appeared with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischer Rundfunks (most recently under the baton of Sir Neville Marriner), Orchestre National de Lyon, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, DeutscheKammerphilharmonie in Bremen, Israel Chamber Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Orquesta de Córdoba, Orquesta Sinfónica de la RTVE, Suisse-Romande Orchestra, Varsovia National Philharmonie, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and tours with the Zagreb Soloists.

Moretti’s solo repertoire ranges from the eighteenth century and the first sonatas for pedal harp to the most complex contemporary world premieres, which she frequently programmes in her recitals. Her regular chamber music partners include flutist Philippe Bernold, violinists Gérard Poulet and Gérard Caussé, cellist Henri Demarquette, oboist François Leleux, and the Lindsay, Parisii, Manfred, Ysaÿe and Psophos string quartets. In 2006 she gave the world premieres of Philippe Hersant’s Harp Concerto at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées in Paris, as well as Michèle Reverdy’s Harp Concerto with l’Orchestre National de Lille. .

Moretti’s discography has enjoyed great success. She gives masterclasses throughout the world and teaches at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris. Since 2008 she has also been Visiting Professor at London’s Royal Academy of Music. Moretti is a knight of the National Order of Merit. .