Célimène Daudet: “I strongly believe in the necessity of time”
In this interview, the pianist presents her new album Haïti mon amour, which revisits a chapter of Haitian history at the dawn of the 20th century. She reflects on her vocation and her musical practice, marked by discovery, sharing, and commitment.
Haiti Piano Festival”: the bold and inspiring project of Franco-Haitian pianist Célimène Daudet
She asks: “Must a people deprived of everything, consumed by poverty, also be deprived of beauty, culture, art, music? I believe in the power of music, its ability to bring people together, to soothe, to open a window to dreams and imagination, to carry joy, emotion, and hope.”
With pianist Célimène Daudet: the enchantment of The Art of Fugue
Célimène Daudet reflects on Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue - a work she feels she has always known. Hypnotic, bewitching, and mesmerizing, this masterpiece challenges performers. Daudet invites us into its intricacies and the rapture of this musical legend.
Piano: Haiti, new playground”
The article highlights how Célimène Daudet is helping bring Haitian music and culture to the forefront, making Haiti an emerging space for piano and artistic creation.
Podcasts / Interviews
Célimène Daudet, the Haitian pianist who wants to shift the way we see music history
A profile of Célimène Daudet exploring her ambition to rethink music history by illuminating underrepresented voices and repertoires, especially from Haiti, championing a more inclusive and expansive classical tradition.
Her Majesty of the Keys
Elle hails Célimène Daudet’s album as a year-end favorite, praising her virtuosity, emotional depth, and the way she connects heritage with artistic identity.












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