Octuor de France

Born in Suresnes near Paris, Laurent Jouanneau first studied the violin under Maryvonne Le Dièzes but quickly showed a preference for the viola. He became principal viola player with the Orchestre Jean Paillard and then with the Orchestre Symphonique Français before joining the Octuor de France in 1991.

He divides his time between playing with the Octuor de France and teaching the viola.