Paul Lazar Former Gotan project and Cirque du soleil violin player.

Paul Lazar

Concert Violinist | Composer | Arranger Expertise: Classical, World Music, Performing Arts (Cirque du Soleil)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Classically trained violinist (CNR, CNSM) with extensive international experience. From prestigious venues like the Opéra de la Bastille and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées to global tours with Gotan Project and Cirque du Soleil, my career bridges technical rigor with artistic versatility.

Specializations: Classical, Tango, Electro, World Music, Film Scoring, Composition, and Arrangement.

PERFORMANCE & STAGE EXPERIENCE

Solo Violinist | Cirque du Soleil (International)

• 2014 – 2026: "KURIOS" (World Tour)
• 2013 – 2014: "VAREKAI" (South American Tour)
• 2008 – 2011: "ZED" (Tokyo, Japan)

Touring Violinist & Musical Theater

• 2004: "CHICAGO" Musical (Bob Fosse) – Casino de Paris Orchestra.
• 1999 – 2003: World Tour with GOTAN PROJECT.
• 2001: "La Lanterne Magique" Traveling Show (Circus & Music) with Raphaël Sanchez.

First Violin | Orchestre Symphonique Français (OSF)

• Conducted by Laurent Petitgirard.
• Performances at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Opéra de la Bastille, international tours, and numerous studio recordings.

CREATION & COMPOSITION

Composer & Arranger

• Scoring for Media: Animation series (Didou/Louie), commercials (Chivas, BMW), UN campaign (AIDS awareness).
• Film & Theater: Soundtrack for Les Cachetonneurs (dir. Denis Dercourt), original music for the play Les Coups (Jean Meckert).
• Children’s Literature: Co-composed with Eduardo Makaroff for two book-CDs written and narrated by Renaud (2005-2006):
• The Little Bird Who Sang Out of Tune
• The Little Wave Who Was Seasick

Founding Member | LAZARPERRY (1995 – 2001)

• Co-founded with Franco Perry and Camille Ballon.
• Produced 3 studio albums: Tangodélic (Tango), Conjitan (World), Oriental Acoustic Dub.

Studio Arrangements & Collaborations

• String Arrangements: Miossec, Dick Rivers, Arielle, Ignatus.
• Live Accompaniment: Charles Aznavour (Palais des Congrès), Manu Dibango.
• Mixing & Remixing: Les Tambours du Bronx, Juan Carlos Caceres (Mañana Label), Bedouin Soundclash.
• Co-Composer & Co-Producer: GOTAMBO project.

THEATER (Actor-Musician)

• Théâtre de la Bastille / Chaillot: Pas à deux (Camilla Saraceni).
• Suresnes / Nantes / Lille: Charbons Ardents, Anche moi.
• La Courneuve: Dubliners (James Joyce) and Shadow of a Gunman / Night Stories (O’Casey).

EDUCATION & AWARDS

• C.N.S.M. Paris: Advanced studies under Marie-Claude Theuveny and Davy Erly.
• CNR St Maur des Fossés: Gold Medal in Violin.
• Early Training: Student of Gérard Poulet (started at age 6).

KEY SKILLS

• Instruments: Violin (Expert), String Arrangements.
• Studio: Mixing, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), Remixing.
• Languages: French (Native), English (Fluent – international touring context).