Ingrid Riollot is a rising star in the French classical guitar scene. She visited more than 25 countries: Australia, Switzerland, Europe, Asia, Africa… and performed for several Classical Guitar Societies.
With the rare beauty of her tone and her enchanting presence on stage, Ingrid Riollot catches the hearts of audiences across the globe.
She belongs to the class of musicians that tell you a story with their instrument. Not only technical but above all musical, for her « Music is a reflection of the soul and emotions », « this is an intense moment of sharing with the audience ».
Her career as a solist and with a variety of ensembles, she combines with dedication to teaching. After being classical guitar teacher at Geneva Music School (Switzerland) and Nancy Music Conservatory during 8 years, she is professor at L’Haÿ-Les-Roses Conservatory of Music in Paris area since 2013. Ingrid Riollot lives in Paris.
Ingrid Riollot graduated with distinction at the Lyon Conservatory of Music (France) and La Escuela Luthier d’Arts Musicals de Barcelona (Spain). She studied in France with Jésus Castro Balbi, Marc & Eric Franceries, Gérard Abiton. Then in Spain with Ricardo Gallen. She received masterclasses with Joaquin Clerch, Marco Tamayo, Costas Cotsiolis…
She recorded three CD, one of which is solo « Tribute », the others duets & trios with romantic guitar « Antoine Lhoyer » (France Music National Museum) and the last one for children « Musado » (Antara Productions).
Currently, she plays on a Smallman & Sons Classical Guitar.
She is sponsored by Savarez Compagny
She is the Sponsor of Mauritius Classical Guitar Society.