Lisa Strauss

Born into a musical family, Lisa Strauss began learning the piano at the age of five. She then turned to the cello, which became her principal instrument. After studying with Hélène Dautry at the CRR de Paris, she entered Michel Strauss's class at the CNSM de Paris at the age of sixteen. She obtained her master's degree there five years later with the highest honors.

Lisa is a frequent soloist, notably with the Baden-Baden Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre Philharmonique de l'Oise, the Orchestre de Douai and the Ensemble Appassionato. She has been invited to perform at numerous festivals, including Festival d'Auvers-sur-Oise, Journées Ravel, Ottawa Chamberfest, Opus Amadeus, Musique de chambre à Giverny...

Lisa perfected her skills with the likes of Yo-Yo Ma, Ivry Gitlis and Lynn Harrell. An advocate of the music of her time, she collaborates with many contemporary composers, including Régis Campo, Matthieu Stefanelli and Thomas Gubitsch.

In 2017, Lisa joined the Mozart class of the Philippe Jaroussky Music Academy. She has been a laureate of the Fondation Banque populaire since June 2020. Also a laureate of the Villa Musica Foundation, she explores the great chamber music repertoire alongside eminent artists. In October 2020, she joined Gautier Capuçon's cello class of excellence at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. In August 2021, she was selected to take part in the "Un Été en France" tour alongside the French cellist, then joined his foundation in September 2022. Here she met Canadian pianist Anastasia Rizikov. Together, they create the SHUM duo.

In 2017, Lisa joined the Mozart class of the Philippe Jaroussky Music Academy. She has been a laureate of the Fondation Banque populaire since June 2020. Also a laureate of the Villa Musica Foundation, she explores the great chamber music repertoire alongside eminent artists. In October 2020, she joins Gautier Capuçon's cello class of excellence at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. In August 2021, she was selected to take part in the "Un Été en France" tour alongside the French cellist, then joined his foundation in September 2022. Here she meets Canadian pianist Anastasia Rizikov. Together, they create the SHUM duo.