Don’t miss the chance to meet Rémi Kalfon Riou, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, an IMEP alumnus, on 19 November from 7-9pm at IMEP.
He will be sharing his exceptional experience as assistant musical director of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and discussing various aspects of international music production.
MEETING WITH REMI KALFON RIOU
Tuesday 19 November 2024 from 7pm to 9pm
Studio B, IMEP – Paris College of Music
Who is Rémi Kalfon Riou?
Rémi Kalfon Riou is an alumnus of the IMEP Professional Cycle.
He is assistant musical director of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games alongside Victor le Masne, as well as the rock opera Starmania.
In the course of these various projects, he has had the opportunity to take part in the creation of international shows, whether along the Seine, at the Stade de France or during a tour of the Zenith.
He has worked for artists such as Lady Gaga, Gojira, Aya Nakamura, Chilly Gonzales, Kavinsky, Jean Michel Jarre, Yseult…
He has also had the opportunity to record with major national orchestras (the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre de Paris, the Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine, the Orchestre Divertimento, the Ensemble inter-contemporain, the Ensemble Matheus, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Marseilles etc).
Topics covered :
1. Music for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: a unique musical challenge
In this interview, Rémi Kalfon Riou will talk about the recording of the music for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. How was the music created for such a grandiose event? What are the specific challenges involved in producing music for a sporting event of this scale? Discover all the secrets behind this musical creation.
2. Recording an orchestra: methods and preparation
Recording an orchestra requires meticulous preparation and perfect coordination between the musicians, the musical director and the technical team. Rémi Kalfon Riou will explain how to organise a recording with top national orchestras, the choice of scores, the use of the score, and time management to ensure the quality of an exceptional musical production.
3. Delivering music for television: Techniques and processes
Another essential aspect of modern music production is music for television. Rémi will share his experience in the field of music for the small screen, including music editing, the use of Time Code and managing the constraints of live broadcasting.
4. Choosing the musicians and technical teams
When it comes to creating a large-scale show, the choice of musicians and technical teams is crucial. Rémi will explain how he selects the right artists and teams for each project, taking into account the specific musical and logistical requirements of each production.
5. Producing a live music show: from the Pro Tools session to the stage
Finally, the event will provide an opportunity to go behind the scenes of the production of a live musical show. Rémi Kalfon Riou will detail the various stages in the process, from the recording session on Pro Tools to on-stage rehearsals, including the importance of score, click and orchestra management in ensuring a flawless live performance.
