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Irene Drésel on pre-concert anxiety and her César-winning electronic music

artist · 2026-06-05

In a weekly interview series by Le Monde's L'Epoque, composer and performer Irène Drésel discusses her creative process, which unfolds far from Parisian bustle. Her music blends techno, trance, and electronic pop, earning her a César Award in 2023. Drésel candidly admits to feeling nauseous before concerts, a stark contrast to the calm of her rural workspace.

Key facts

  • Irène Drésel is a composer and performer.
  • Her music combines techno, trance, and electronic pop.
  • She won a César Award in 2023.
  • The interview is part of Le Monde's L'Epoque series.
  • Drésel creates her music away from Parisian agitation.
  • She experiences nausea before performances.

Entities

Artists

  • Irène Drésel

Institutions

  • Le Monde
  • L'Epoque

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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