Xavier Aymonod, 40
Strategy consultant
Paris, France
France

Xavier Aymonod began his music studies at Aix-en-Provence Conservatory of Music, under the guidance of Monique Oberdoerffer and Michel Bourdoncle, and then went on to study science and technology at the prestigious École Polytechnique outside Paris. He was a laureate of the International Competition for Outstanding Piano Amateurs from 1998–2000 in Paris, and in 2000, he was a semifinalist at “Piano 20ème siècle” in Orléans. Mr. Aymonod has participated in master classes with William Aide, Jean-François Heisser, and Eric Heidsieck. Currently a principal at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, his work involves advising transportation companies on strategic issues. In his free time, Mr. Aymonod enjoys playing with his children (ages 4 and 5), traveling, running, golfing, and indulging in fine wine.

COMPETITION REPERTOIRE

Preliminary Round
CHOPIN   Etude in G-flat Major, op. 10, no. 5 (“Black Key”)
ALBENIZ   “El Albaicin” from Iberia, Book 3

Quarterfinal Round
CHOPIN   Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52
RAVEL   “Alborada del gracioso” from Miroirs

Semifinal Round
BRAHMS   Rhapsody in G Minor, op. 79, no. 2
ROQUE ALSINA   Etudes Nos. 2 and 3 from Klaverstücke No. 7
LISZT   Mephisto Waltz No. 1

Final Round
BEETHOVEN   Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, op. 37: I. Allegro con brio