Mathieu Pirro at the Pic d'Or

Interview Le Pic d'OrMathieu Pirro - Théâtre des Nouveautés (Tarbes)

Mathieu Pirro at the Pic d'Or

While the first day, which was for artists from the southwest, was marked by many withdrawals, this second day was very busy. Around forty artists from all over France attended the Pic d’Or 2010! Among them, Mathieu Pirro, whom we interviewed

Mathieu Pirro au Pic d'Or

Who is Mathieu Pirro?

I'm from Aix-en-Provence. They say I'm a "songwriter," but I prefer "Songwritter." I don't know how to translate this wonderful English-speaking word into French, which more simply expresses what I do.

You already received a Pic two years ago. What did it bring you?

Yes, I received the Pic d'Argent as a soloist in 2008. First of all, it brought me money. It allowed me to record a CD with five tracks. My third CD. That's already a good thing: when you self-produce, you're always looking for funding! And it also allowed me to meet people and make connections. I was able to perform at the "GeorJacLéo" festival in Vianne, near Agen, and returned to Tarbes last year as a guest at the Pic d'Or semi-finals!

Why do you come back to the Pic d'Or?

I like the Pic d'Or because the technical conditions are good and the team that runs it is very friendly! So even though I've already won an award, I came back. This year I'm accompanying Olivier Fouchet, and I'm going solo again. We played the two performances back-to-back. I felt tense; we'll see how it goes tonight! But selected or not, I'm happy to come here: there aren't many opportunities to play in front of a professional jury and with programmers in the room!

Artistes

Mathieu Pirro

Les sélectionnées de la journée :
 Alex’6
 Delly K
 Davi Kilembé
 Céline Poggi
 Xtian Periilon
 Frasiak
 Iarossi
 Jérémie Bossonne
 Les Meuf’In
 Mathieu Pirro
 Roucautte
 Shadu
 Thoma
La suite du programme
Vendredi 28 : Conférence « La chanson : art majeur ou art mineur » à 10h à la CCI de Tarbes. Et à partir de 20h30 au Théâtre des Nouveautés, Finale et Concert de Caumon e Luca Costa, vainqueur du Pic d’Or 2009 suivi de la remise des prix 2010. (entrée libre)