Lucas Debargue is a French pianist and composer, born in 1990, who gained international recognition after receiving a distinction at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 2015. Renowned for his interpretations of Scarlatti, Schumann, Ravel, as well as his own compositions, he performs on leading stages across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and records for the prestigious Sony Classical label.

Pianist with the soul of a philosopher

Among his most recent recordings are piano works by Fauré, Scarlatti, and Miłosz Magin. A performer of remarkable communicative power, Lucas Debargue draws inspiration for his music-making from literature, painting, cinema, and jazz, shaping a highly personal interpretation of a carefully selected repertoire.

Lucas devotes a significant part of his time to composition and has already created more than twenty works for solo piano and chamber ensembles. With his unconventional artistic voice and original compositions, he has established himself as one of the most outstanding figures on the contemporary classical music scene. Lucas Debargue captivates audiences not only with his talent, but also with a deeply emotional and compelling stage presence.

The audience will enjoy a sensuous performance of works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, interpreted through Debargue’s distinctive artistic vision, and will also have the opportunity to hear original pieces by the gifted pianist. As part of the 65th International Music Festival March Music Days 2026, Lucas Debargue will perform some of his most beloved works for the first time before a Bulgarian audience.