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The French composer and pianist Tatiana Alamartine is known for her skillful jazz improvisation and fresh, modern musical style. Born in 1988, she began playing the piano at the young age of five and quickly developed a passion for both classical and jazz music. At the age of 12, a transformative masterclass with musician Francis Vidil inspired her to delve deeper into the art of improvisation. Throughout her career, Tatiana has had the privilege of playing and learning alongside renowned musicians such as Youn Sun Nah and Frank Avitabile, which greatly influenced her musical development. Her compositions blend elements of jazz with notes of pop, creating a unique and vibrant sound that showcases her classical background. Tatiana received classical piano training from Chantal Lamarre at the Bourgoin Jallieu Conservatory and Chrystel Saussac at the Lyon Conservatory. She successfully obtained a Musical State Diploma in Bourgoin Jallieu and later in Lyon, specializing in jazz piano under the guidance of Mario Stantchev and Frank Avitabile. Additionally, she achieved the distinction of a Chamber Music Graduate with a unanimous mention of "very good" at the Bourgoin Jallieu Conservatory. In 2011, Tatiana's exceptional talent was recognized when she won the 3rd prize at the international competition of Montrond-les-Bains. Her captivating recital program included a nocturne by Chopin, a piece by Scarlatti, and a contemporary work, showcasing her versatility and mastery of different musical styles. Tatiana has performed in various venues across France, including Le Havre, Trouville-sur-Mer, Paris, Lyon, the Rhône-Alpes region, Vienne, Chamonix, Chirens, as well as internationally in Italy, China, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. Notably, she performed at the Festival Lumière de Lyon, held at the Institut Lumière, where she participated in a cine-concert accompanying an Italian silent film, with an introduction by Thierry Frémaux. In addition to her performances, Tatiana has collaborated with director Caroline Puig Grenetier in the creation of five documentary films. She wrote the original music for films such as "The Arts, Art History, and School" (CapCanal), "Rue des Martyrs de Vingré" (CLC Production), "Raymond Barre, In Search of the Present Time" (co-produced by Y.N/La cuisine à l'image production and France 3 Rhône-Alpes), "Charles de Foucault" (Base Production Camp), and "Theilhard de Chardin" (Y.N/La cuisine à l'image production). She also composed the score for "A l'école des scaphandriers" by Véronique Lhorme (Yn Production, France 3 Paca) and "Arktic" by Frederic Aujas (Yn Production) for Ushuaia TV. Since August 2022, Tatiana Alamartine has been sharing her passion for music as a teacher at the Copperfield International School in Verbier. She has also worked as a musician for the Lyon portrait house Trafalgar, further contributing to the artistic landscape.