An Evening with Gautier Capuçon

The exclusive concert with world-renowned cellist, Gautier Capuçon, took place in CHIJMES Hall, an extensively restored early Gothic-styled 19th Century chapel, which was gazetted as a National Monument in 1990.

Going beyond the financial aspect of our business, Societe Generale has a strong focus on cultural sponsorship. For us this means establishing links between the business world and the areas of classical music to develop talent and connect it to a wide audience.

– Cecile Bartenieff, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific

For more than 30 years, Societe Generale has supported the practice and promotion of classical music to all audiences. The bank has established itself as a key player in the world of music, offering support to hundreds of young musicians, orchestras and ensembles, and contributing to the expanding reach of classical music beyond its traditional audience. 

Learn more about the Group’s Foundation support to music

Societe Generale collaborates with organisations and individuals like Gautier, who share a common goal in helping the development of talented young artists, and making classical music accessible to all audiences.

Gautier was accompanied by Yuiko Hasegawa, a talented young pianist who won the placement to perform with him for the Un Été en France (“A summer in France”) concert tour, co-produced by Societe Generale. Together, they gave a captivating performance as they played a number of pieces from some of the greatest classical music composers of all time.