Lise Borel
Residencies
Villa Swagatam
Jodhpur - India, 2024
French Embassy - French Institute - Alliance Française
This three-month residency introduced me to Indian musical traditions in depth. I was able to interact with the musicians, bringing my experience and learning from theirs. Through joint concerts, compositions highlighting Rajasthani melodies, and by giving workshops for the general public, I was able to immerse myself in this abundant and intense culture.
Cold Spring Harbor Artistic Residency
Long Island - USA, 2024
Walter and Celia Gilbert Artistic Residency
During this one-month residency, I had the chance to live on campus and be with renowned scientists, with whom I was able to conduct a series of interviews. My goal was to show the link between Science and Music, by immersing myself in the laboratory work and the history of this legendary place. I was able to compose inspired by these reflections. I had the joy of being invited there a few months later to give a conference on the results of my work.
Manifeste Residency
Paris - France, 2023
IRCAM
During this very inspiring week, I was able to receive valuable teaching from Valérie Philippin and Claudia Jane Scroccaro around improvisation, the body and machines. I was able to experience the relationship between creation, sound, movement and electroacoustics in a historical setting. Our group of singer-songwriters was able to give an end-of-residency concert at Ircam.
ATACAMA Desert Residency
Atacama Desert - Chile, 2022
The Wayaka Current
This one-month residency in the desert was extremely enriching: I was able to work with artists from all over the world, learn about the local culture and study the stars thanks to the observatories. I was able to compose by showing the importance of the ecological emergency, the transmission of traditions and the resources of nature.
Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
Fontevraud, France - since 2021
I was able to immerse myself in the history of this extraordinary place and compose my "Alienor's Carols". Being in such a privileged setting, at the very heart of France's heritage and legacy, allowed me to reflect on transmission. I stayed there for a month and since then I have been returning regularly to create. The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud holds a special place in my heart.
