Because of their background in both music and science, all members of Kahle Acoustics are particularly attuned to the demands and language of musicians, and the requirements of both the audience and the performers on stage. For big projects outside Europe, Kahle Acoustics frequently collaborates with local consultants in order to more closely supervise construction, and provides a hands-on approach to implementing the acoustic solution.
Education Born in 1973 in Strasbourg, France, Nathalie Faillet received musical as well as scientific training. After obtaining her Diploma of Musical Study in 1996 at the National Music School in Macon, France, the vermeil medal for Piano and the silver medal for Musical Formation, she continued her musical studies at the National Academy of Strasbourg.
In addition to her musical education, Nathalie Faillet studied at the University Claude Bernard of Lyon, graduating in 1995 with a degree in Physics and Acoustics. She continued her studies at the Primus Centre, which is part of the University of Strasbourg, graduating in 1998 with a Diploma as Recording Engineer (Tonmeister). This degree covers all technical, musical and acoustical aspects relating to live recording and performing arts.
During her studies, Nathalie Faillet gained professional experience as recording engineer, for example for Radio France, Paris, at the International Piano Festival, La Roque-d'Anthéron, at Lyons National Opera, at the Regional Conservatory of Music in Lyons, France, and at Davout studio, Paris. Furthermore, she has recorded various concerts of contemporary music during the Festival Musica of Strasbourg during three consecutive years.
Professional Experience In 2004, Nathalie Faillet joined Kahle Acoustics as acoustician. She has been involved in a large number of projects, including the Flemish Theatre (KVS) of Brussels; the construction of the multi-purpose room La Commanderie in Dole, France; the construction of the multi-media rooms (Terarken) and the acoustic installation in Hall Horta at the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the renovation of the Palais des Congrè€s (Square) in Brussels; the construction of the Leicester Theatre and Performing Arts Centre (The Curve) in UK; the Science and Cultural Arts Centre (SSCAC) in Suzhou, China; the Auditorium (Concert Hall) in Bordeaux, France; the transformation of the Nouveau Siècle Concert Hall in Lille and of a Jesuit Chapel into the Auditorium for the Music Conservatory in Dole, France, and of the Alhambra as well as Victoria Hall in Geneva, Switzerland.
Between 1999 and 2004, Nathalie Faillet worked for France 3 (French television) as Head of Sound of the mobile recording unit. Her tasks included recordings of classical music events during the International Festival of Ambronay, the Victoires de la Musique (Emmy Awards), the Opéra du Rhin in Strasbourg and Opéra Garnier in Paris, as well as coverage of political and sports events.