Victoire Yau

Composer of orchestral and chamber works, blending classical tradition with cinematic storytelling.

About

After an early career as a lawyer at the French search engine Qwant, she turned fully to composition in 2022. Largely self-taught, her musical language grows from classical orchestral writing and the chromatic bass accordion, an instrument central to her artistic path. Her academic background (Sorbonne, ESCP Business School, University of Nice) brings analytical rigor and structural insight to her work. She continues to refine her craft with accordionist Pietro Roffi.

Her catalogue includes her first symphonic work, Anima, and pieces performed internationally. Her debut performed work, Inquiétude-Renaissance for cello quartet, was premiered by Atlanta Celli at Spivey Hall (USA) in February 2025 and has since been played in France and Australia. Éclosion for accordion and string orchestra was awarded at the 2025 Artiste en Herbe Competition and is scheduled for its premiere at Philharmonie Luxembourg.

She also participated in organizing the 2025 Nice Classic Festival and the masterclasses of the Nice International Summer Academy, further broadening her musical network.

French composer Victoire Yau performing at Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Valmontone

Victoire Yau is a French composer based in Nice, whose orchestral and chamber works are gaining visibility on the international scene.

Upcoming Performances

Luxembourg

Philharmonie Luxembourg, Luxembourg City – Éclosion for accordion and string orchestra, World Premiere
Gaspard Elia and Orchestre de Chambre du Luxembourg, conducted by David Hurpeau
January 20th, 2026 - 7:30 PM
https://ocl.lu/fr/evenement/letz-next-generation