Céline Rivaux is a violinist with a Franco-Irish heart, carving her path somewhere between classical finesse and the raw energy of world folk music.
Trained in classical violin at the Fontenay-sous-Bois conservatory, she quickly fell under the spell of Irish music—first in Paris, then straight from the source in Ireland, learning from legends like Martin Hayes and Liz Carroll.
Fearless and versatile, Céline has played in countless line-ups mixing folk, world grooves, classical strings, and daring stage experiments. She’s performed with Inis, Faolan, Dirty Linen, the Monaghan String Quartet (alongside Gilles Servat), and the celto-berber project Mugar led by Nasrédine Dalil and Youenn Le Berre. She even brought her bow into the wild universe of Bartabas and his Irish Travellers show at Théâtre Équestre Zingaro.
As a long-time member of The Celtic Social Club, she teams up with Pierre Stéphan as the Twin Fiddles, creating a unique acoustic blend. Together, they spark a fiery Celtic vibe—half tradition, half rebellion—with onstage chemistry that electrifies the crowd.
Off stage with the band, Céline keeps pushing boundaries with more intimate projects like May Bugs, Lagan, or her Oba Duo with bassist Olivier Moret. From massive festivals like Vieilles Charrues and Cornouaille, to iconic venues like L’Olympia, she’s carried her fiddle across Europe and North Africa, always with passion, elegance, and a smile that wins over every audience.
Céline Rivaux: the grace of the violin, the ear of a true teacher, and the fire of an artist who bridges cultures with soul and style.