A specialist in the relationship between language and music, David Pouliquen holds a PhD in music from the University of Rennes 2 and a PhD in humanities and social sciences from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He is qualified for the position of Lecturer in the 18th section of the CNU. His research focuses on the adaptation of William Shakespeare’s theater to opera by Giuseppe Verdi. His methodological approach combines academic research with artistic and stage practices. This originality stems from his dual training as a researcher and a lyrical artist. David Pouliquen studied under Richard Cowan and Michèle Command. Selected for masterclasses with Gabriel Bacquier and Mirella Freni, he made his solo debut in 2013 in *The Barber of Seville* with Philip Walsh and Thomas Glenn (Grammy Award Winner).
Holding a PhD from Sorbonne University, Paris IV, Marc Jeannin is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Angers. Passionate about voice and specialized in the relationship between language and music, he is the founder and director of the ‘Musical and Gastronomic Encounters’ events. His research explores vocal expression in relation to emotions and sensory perceptions. Author of numerous scientific articles and books published by Cambridge Scholars Press, among others, Marc Jeannin frequently organizes international conferences combined with musical performances. A self-taught musician, he is also a songwriter and a member of SACEM (Society of Authors, Composers, and Publishers of Music).
A member of the board of directors of Dire et Chanter Les Passions DCLP, Amandine Gaultier is a legal expert specializing in labor law. She holds a Master’s degree in Private Law with a focus on litigation from the University of Le Mans. She began her professional career within social security institutions. She brings her legal expertise to DCLP across various domains. She is also the project director for a significant event titled *Gardens and Songs: The Emotion of Plants*, a cultural, artistic, scientific, and social initiative aimed at promoting remarkable natural spaces on local, national, and international scales through exceptional artistic performances open to all audiences. Amandine Gaultier is committed to fostering social dialogue and promoting diversity as well as cultural discovery through her initiatives linked to DCLP. She dedicates significant efforts to youth engagement and citizenship.
A specialist in communication and international marketing, Ulrike Jeannin-Jeserich holds dual Master’s degrees in communication and business management from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany. Her professional career has taken her from Germany to London, Paris, and finally Angers in 2008. She currently works as a marketing manager for an international group in Angers. Trilingual in German/French/English, she contributes her intercultural skills and expertise in communication techniques to DCLP. Her commitment to the association is particularly motivated by its interdisciplinary approach that brings together various arts or disciplines for the enjoyment of the general public. She co-organizes DCLP’s Musical and Gastronomic Encounters.
Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Dire et Chanter Les Passions (Revue DCLP), Jean-François Bianco is a teacher-researcher at the University of Angers. Since his dissertation on Diderot supervised by Sylvain Menant at Sorbonne University, his work and publications have focused on 18th-century language and literature. His activities are notably part of the Interdisciplinary Research Center on Heritage in Letters and Languages (CIRPaLL). He leads a team seminar titled « Grammar and Dictionaries. » His latest article, in the field of « Shared Languages, » examines the polyglot Telemachus, an edition of Fénelon’s novel in six languages. He has a particular interest in the Encyclopédie, dictionaries from all eras, the history of grammar, and theater. Music and opera have always been his passions and regular practices. In Nantes, alongside Françoise Rubellin, he explores the constraints of performances, particularly the multiple adaptations of fairground theater. On this occasion, he presented a paper on Gluck’s work, delving into the hidden connections between comedy and tragedy in this musician’s compositions. Linguistic and musical expression of emotions thus lies at the heart of his concerns. He is also Head of the Department of Letters and Language Sciences at the University of Angers.
Holder of a Master’s degree in literary translation (University of Angers), Marine Vaslin lives in the land of « Angevin gentleness. » She immersed herself in an artistic and literary world from a young age, which remains central to her projects today. In the last century, she worked on cataloging Maurice Sendak’s collection (Rosenbach Museum in Philadelphia) and organized exhibitions to showcase her father’s photographic work (Raoul Vaslin). She enjoys writing (her short story was recognized by the jury in INALCO’s 2021 contest) and translates (from English to French) poetry, comics, humanities texts, and psychology works. She co-translated, with Lorraine Delavaud, « Sex, Love, and Feminism – Correspondence with Simone de Beauvoir, » an essay by American historian Judith Coffin (Plon, September 2023).
Passionate about painting, architecture, history, and writing related to religion and the sacred, Lisa Fischer showcases a range of complementary activities: model in a drawing academy, masseuse at a beauty institute, clay sculptor, and chorister in a Latin chapel. She is particularly interested in (re)transcribing family and historical biographies. Through her sculptures, she brings life to bodies—sketched on paper, inspired during gestation, awakened through care, revealed in clay. Integrating music and fragrances into her work, Lisa Fischer seeks to imbue her statues titled « The Language of Birds » with a soul. Her creations follow the path of the heart and divine inspiration. By contributing to DCLP editions, Lisa Fischer aims to support oral, vocal, and written cultural transmission.
Avid reader since childhood, Marjorie GRANDIS grew up in the countryside, where she gave free rein to her imagination. Marjorie discovered a passion for writing early on, leading her naturally to pursue literary studies and obtain a Master’s degree in literary translation, combining her love for languages and books. After her studies, during her first year of professional life in Germany, she embarked on several cultural trips to the United Kingdom. Marjorie currently works in an engineering company in Germany as a project assistant. Curious and versatile, she aims to combine language learning with cultural exploration. Her love for discovery is also why she writes and creates literary worlds. She is currently working on her first novel.
Associate professor of geography of gastronomy at the University of Angers, Olivier Etcheverria is the academic coordinator of the professional bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Table Arts, the Master’s degree in Gastronomy & Wine, and the Master’s degree in Restaurant Management at ESHTUA, Faculty of Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality. He co-authored, with Gilles Fumey, the World Atlas of Cuisines and Gastronomies: A Gourmet Geography (Autrement, 2004 and 2009) and, with Julia Csergo, Imaginaries of Gastronomy (Menu Fretin, 2020). He authored The Restaurant: A Geographic Approach – From Invention to Gourmet Tourist Destinations (ISTE, 2019) as well as « The Strawberry » (2004) and « Lavender » (2002) in the « 10 Ways to Prepare » collection by Épure editions. Within Dire et Chanter Les Passions, he contributes to studying gourmet tourism and characterizing exceptional gastronomic products.
A graduate with a master’s degree in Fine Arts, Amy Fischer lives and works in Toulouse. Exploring multiple notions of the body as an experimental object, she gradually moved away from academic representations to sketch the blurred and vibrant contours of the living body. Through various mediums (drawing, sculpture, installation), she depicts a floating universe constantly in motion that blends the Living (animal, plant, nurturing woman-mother) into a symbiotic environment that is both gentle and unsettling. Her recent works, mainly bas-reliefs, carry an enigmatic dimension: fragmented into as many pieces as there might be episodes, Amy Fischer tells a story that is both dreamlike and sensory. Perhaps these are dreams inscribed into clay and bronze or fragments of contemporary mythology awaiting interpretation.
After a semester studying in the United States and earning a diploma from the Beaux-Arts of Rennes before continuing at the École de Communication Visuelle (ECV) in Aix-en-Provence, Allison Legavre obtained a master’s degree as Artistic Director. She works freelance and follows her passions to create beautiful things. She draws inspiration from daily life: walking through cities, observing flower colors, noticing details on rugs during surfing sessions or her many travels. Nature remains a strong source of inspiration for her art. Her work carries a tangible philanthropic dimension expressed simply through paper and pencil.
A double-major student at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (Inalco) in Paris, Meï Favaro studies Japanese language, literature, culture as well as international relations. She is interested in intercultural communication and translating multimodal dialogues between East and West. Meï Favaro participated notably in the 22nd edition of Calliope’s eloquence contest for private high schools in Brittany reflecting on Nietzsche’s phrase: “Become what you are.” Her response became a conviction: foreigners are best positioned to show us what we are becoming. Curious about exploring different ways of traveling globally through volunteering opportunities abroad.
A great enthusiast of art and culture, Carla Lefèvre has always wanted to channel her passion into this universe through dance, music instruments, and theater. In 2017, she joined the University of Lille 3 for a degree in Performing Arts. She also attended the Conservatory of Tourcoing, where she earned her advanced third-cycle diploma. She completed her final internship in Montreal. Upon returning, she pursued a professional degree in Commerce and Fashion Development. Fascinated by the world of fashion since childhood, she trained in organizing exhibitions and fashion shows. Carla later obtained a Master’s degree in Culture, Project Management, and Cultural Establishments with a specialization in cultural events at ESTHUA, Faculty of Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality at the University of Angers.
Trained at the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, Dominique Ribalet earned degrees in corporate IT at both undergraduate and graduate levels. During his first assignment at the University of Angers within the neurophysiology laboratory, he developed software programs for acquiring electrophysiological signals. Later, he joined the network service and became responsible for managing the IT infrastructure at the Faculty of Letters, Languages, and Human Sciences. Now an accomplished IT specialist, Dominique enthusiastically accepted the opportunity to become one of the key contributors to the association Dire et Chanter Les Passions. He took charge as webmaster to create and maintain DCLP’s website. His involvement stems from his desire to promote culture while leveraging his IT expertise for DCLP.