Coraline Parmentier is a French pianist, composer, songwriter and multidisciplinary cultural professional based in Switzerland. As a performing artist, she develops original concert and recording projects, with a particular focus on intercultural creation, world music and cross-cultural musical influences. Founder and director of Piano Mondo, she designs and manages artistic, educational and cultural projects, develops partnerships and handles client relations. Her work also includes editorial direction, writing and publishing, as well as communication and press activities for concerts and artists, visual content creation and social media. Her background combines extensive training and professional experience in musical performance, composition, arts, pedagogy, teaching and research.

Coraline Parmentier

Coraline Parmentier is a French pianist, composer, songwriter and multidisciplinary cultural professional based in Switzerland. As a performing artist, she develops original concert and recording projects, with a particular focus on intercultural creation, world music and cross-cultural musical influences. Founder and director of Piano Mondo, she designs and manages artistic, educational and cultural projects, develops partnerships and handles client relations. Her work also includes editorial direction, writing and publishing, as well as communication and press activities for concerts and artists, visual content creation and social media. Her background combines extensive training and professional experience in musical performance, composition, arts, pedagogy, teaching and research.

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Coraline Parmentier is a French pianist, composer, songwriter and multidisciplinary cultural professional based in Switzerland. As a performing artist, she develops original concert and recording projects, with a particular focus on intercultural creation, world music and cross-cultural musical influences.

Founder and director of Piano Mondo, she designs and manages artistic, educational and cultural projects, develops partnerships and handles client relations. Her work also includes editorial direction, writing and publishing, as well as communication and press activities for concerts and artists, visual content creation and social media.

Her background combines extensive training and professional experience in musical performance, composition, arts, pedagogy, teaching and research.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Rédactrice / Direction éditoriale (Gazette Piano Mand’O) at Gazette Piano Mand’O
January 1, 2026 - Present
Rédaction et direction éditoriale pour la gazette Piano Mand’O.
Accompanist at Choirs & Ensembles in France & Switzerland
April 30, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Performed, composed, and arranged music for choirs and ensembles (e.g., Califrenzies, Arpèges).
Piano Teacher at Ludissima (VD)
April 30, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Providing comprehensive piano instruction.
Rédaction et direction éditoriale (mise en page, agenda culturel et palmarès) at Coraline Parmentier / Piano Mand’O
January 1, 2024 - Present
Direction éditoriale, rédaction et interviews. Mise en page, agenda culturel et palmarès, et production de contenu pour la gazette Piano Mand’O.
Direction d'institution culturelle (direction, secrétariat, développement de partenariats, gestion de clientèle et vente de prestations) at Piano Mand’O, Nyon
January 1, 2024 - Present
Direction et secrétariat : développement de partenariats, gestion de la clientèle, vente de prestations. En charge de l’enseignement et de la coordination des projets pédagogiques.
Founder & Director at Piano Mondo (Nyon, CH)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and currently direct Piano Mondo, a music school, record label, and concert agency focusing on piano instruction and cultural musical projects.
Piano Teacher (Substitute) at Geneva Conservatory
January 1, 2020 - Present
Providing substitute piano teaching services.
Titular Pianist at Diwan Mediterranean Ensemble (Geneva)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Principal pianist for the ensemble since 2019.
Artistic Spokesperson at Brazilian Cultural Center (Paris & Geneva)
January 9, 2017 - June 28, 2018
Advocated and Represented brazilian diaspora artistically and culturally.
Artists for Peace (APLP) Member at Artists for Peace (Montreal, Canada)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Participated in peace and cultural harmony initiatives through music.

Education

Master of Arts in Concert Performance at Geneva University of Music (HEM), Switzerland
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy at Geneva University of Music (HEM), Switzerland
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Studies at Geneva University of Music (HEM), Switzerland
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Master of Arts - Interprétation (Concert) at Haute École de Musique - HEM (Genève, Suisse)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master of Arts - Pédagogie Musicale (Instrumentale) at Haute École de Musique - HEM (Genève, Suisse)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Cursus Instrumental at Haute École de Musique - HEM (Genève, Suisse)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Cultural Grants (Swiss Foundations of Graduate Women, Leenaards, Engelberts)
January 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Baume & Mercier Award for the Most Deserving Student
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Granted during University of Music of Geneva Graduation Ceremony.
Public Peace Prize for the Understanding of Peoples and Cultures
January 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025
Social Commitment Award in Geneva
January 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Young Ambassador UNICEF (France)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Bourse culturelle pour projet (Fondation Leenaar ds, Lausanne)
January 1, 2021 - August 21, 2026
Bourse culturelle pour projet (Fondation Engelberts, Mies)
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2026
Prix Baum e et Mercier pour l’étudiant le plus méritant (HEM, Genève)
January 1, 2019 - August 21, 2026
Prix du Public pour la Paix en réconciliation et compréhension des peuples (An tennes de Paix, Montréal)
January 1, 2017 - August 21, 2026
Prix de l'Engagement Social (Fondation Ethique et Valeurs, Genève)
January 1, 2016 - August 21, 2026
Bourse culturelle en faveur de l'institution Piano Mand’O (AGFDU - Association Genevoise des Femmes Diplômées des Universités, Genève)
January 1, 2025 - August 21, 2026
Initiative AFP – Agence France Presse / Google News : formation en ligne en investigation numérique et vérification de l'information (5 sur 18 certificats)
July 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    Kitab al Kanuz - oriental piano album (2025)

    Oriental piano album on a turkish keyboard. Only one third are from already-existed music, by transcribed by the pianist. All the other pieces are original compositions.
    Music to honor Maghreb and Middle East, released in February 2025.
    Upcoming second opus, East Twist, will be there in Spring 2026.

    Link to listen : https://on.soundcloud.com/53Gkq6y7nNzP5OqpLC