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Nolwenn Collet
Nolwenn Collet is a French ballet pianist living in Ireland. Born in Provence, in the South of France, Nolwenn began playing the piano at the age of three.
She then spent her childhood in a South Pacific Island, New Caledonia and got very influenced by traditional music and dance. Back in Europe, she and her family went to live in Germany for a while. She studied Harmony and composition in Luxembourg with Professor Alex Mullenbach and discovered improvisation but also music analysis and theory.
Fascinated by music, space and their relationship, she then went to live in Paris where she studied music and architecture. After graduating in piano, piano- accompaniment and music analysis from: Les Conservatoires de la ville de Paris, Le Conservatoire National de Région de Rueil-Malmaison and Le Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, her aptitude for improvisation led her to concentrate on accompaniment for ballet and contemporary dance under the auspices of Laurent Choukroun, pianist in charge of rehearsing ballet at the Paris Opera Ballet School.
She also became an architect graduating from Ecole des beaux Arts Paris Malaquais but her love for music and dance took over Nolwenn was awarded the French State diploma in piano accompaniment for ballet and contemporary dance in 2001. She was immediately appointed as permanent ballet accompanist by the Paris conservatoires, a position she retained until she relocated to Ireland in 2009. Nolwenn has been company pianist for the National Ballet of Ireland since 2010. In addition, she plays for professional classes, and events in Ireland and abroad.
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By Nolwenn Collet
This bold and inspiring collection of melodies takes us on a trip through France. Many familiar songs like Autumn Leaves and Under A Paris Sky. 33 unrepeated solo piano melodies for a complete intermediate ballet class.
BNP5000CD
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A collection of familiar music created for young dancers of 10-13 yrs. The Tutus & Tempo collection follows the structure of daily ballet class with emphasis on clear rhythms and steady tempi. 55 repeated piano melodies.
BNP5005CD
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By Nolwenn Collett
Each track explores a different style. Classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, Brahmsa dance style such as Bolero, Waltz, Tango..or famous ballets. 52 unrepeated solo piano melodies. 75 min.
BNP5006CD
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By Nolwenn Collett
Short improvisational melodies perfect for any imaginative pre-ballet class. 45 unrepeated melodies with a section for seasons, 8 different moods, clapping games & stories. Some notes are included.
BNP5002CD
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By Nolwenn Collet & G. McArdle
Here is a perfect collection of music for beginner ballet class. Many tracks are very short to allow for easy to follow simple exercises for beginners. From lullabies to Latin rhythms this CD has 42 tracks.
BNP5008CD
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By Nolwenn Collet & D. Allen
Here are 50 tracks whose dynamics and rhythm perfectly illustrate dance movements while bringing you on a colorful journey from Cuba to Vienna to New York & beyond. Features styles such as baroque, romantic, jazz & more.
BNP5007CD
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