A classical musician, also committed to premiering works by composers of her generation, cellist Marie Ythier has already recorded six albums, all critically acclaimed. She regularly performs in prestigious French and international venues and festivals (Paris Philharmonie, Dijon Auditorium. Kuhmo Festival, FIMC Lima, Suona Francese/Suona Italiano, the festival Messiaen au Pays de la Meije, CMMAS of Morelia, CENART of Mexico, KKL Luzern…).Marie Ythier has collaborated with lots of composers and has performed as a soloist under the direction of renowned conductors (P.Boulez, P. Csaba, R. Fores Veses, J. Arean, T. Zehetmair…) A devoted pedagogue, she teaches now at the conservatory in Lyon and gives master classes in France, Asia, and Latin America. With her wide musical experience, Marie Ythier is an artist whose eclecticism and open mindedness are revealed in the particular interest that she gives to new music. She gladly plays repertoire from all periods, both as a chamber musician and as a soloist. She has received prizes from numerous national and international competitions and was a laureate of many foundations(1st prize at the Zonta Clubs cello competition, award winner from the Société Générale Mécénat Musical, Meyer Foundation, Adami…). Marie Ythier is artist in residence at Singer-Polignac Foundation since 2018. She was nominated as artist in residency at Royaumont Foundation and artist « Génération Spedidam » since 2024.