Hélène Mercier Arnault is an internationally recognized concert pianist known for her performances in Europe and North America.
Born in Montreal, Canada, she is known as a talented classical musician. However, she also gained considerable attention for being married to Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the world’s largest luxury goods groups.
Despite being the wife of the world’s richest man, Helen has maintained her unique identity as a musician, performing with world-class orchestras and chamber ensembles.
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- Full name: Helen Messier Arnault
- Date of birth: February 5, 1960
- Age: 64 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian, French
- Occupation: Pianist
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm)
- Parents: François Mercier, Lucile Mercier (née Rouleau)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Bernard Arnault (m. 1991)
- Children: Alexandre Arnault, Frederic Arnault, Jean Arnault
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $100 million
early life and education
Hélène Mercier Arnault, 64 years old, was born on February 5, 1960 in Montreal, Canada.
Her parents, François Mercier, a lawyer and Lucile Mercier, a real estate agent, encouraged her musical development from an early age. Hélène began her formal musical education at the age of six at the Vincent-d’Indy Music School of Music in Outremont.
Her talent led her to further her studies at the prestigious Vienna Conservatoire at the age of 15. Later, she entered the Juilliard School in New York and studied with famous pianists such as Sascha Gorodnitzki.
Her journey also took her to the Paris Conservatoire where she studied under Pierre Sanquin, cementing her status as a classical pianist of exceptional skill.
personal life
Hélène met her husband, Bernard Arnault, at a dinner party in 1989, and their relationship blossomed quickly.
They married on September 23, 1991, and have three sons: Alexandre Arnault, born in 1992; Frédéric Arnault, born in 1995; and Jean Arnault, Born in 1998.
Hélène also became stepmother to Bernard’s children from his previous marriage, Delphine and Antoine.
The couple have been married for more than three decades and their children now play important roles in Bernard Arnault’s LVMH empire.
Alexandre currently serves as Executive Vice President of Product and Communications at Tiffany & Co., while Frédéric will be appointed CEO of TAG Heuer in 2020. Jean Arnault heads Louis Vuitton’s watch division.
Profession
Hélène Mercier Arnault had an extensive and distinguished career as a pianist. She has performed with such renowned orchestras as the Prague Philharmonic, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the RAI National Symphony Orchestra under conductors such as Zubin Mehta and Kurt Masur.
She has collaborated with leading musicians, including cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and violinist Vladimir Spivakov.
During her career she recorded extensively and released with Chandos Records and Warner Classics.
Awards
- Nominated for a Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year – Solo or Chamber Ensemble (1992-1994)
- Nominated for a Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year – Large Ensemble (2017)
net worth
Hélène Mercier Arnault has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
Her wealth stems from her successful career as a concert pianist and various recording projects.
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discography
- Four Hands Playing Music
- piano duet
- Brahms: Hungarian Dances and Waltz (Warner Classics)
- Schumann and Brahms (with Cyprian Katsaris)
