Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Ballet

 

 

Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Patrick Cohën-Akenine is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born on May 23, 1968, in Stockholm, Sweden, Cohën-Akenine grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at a young age. He began playing the violin at the age of four and showed exceptional talent, which led him to pursue a career in music. Cohën-Akenine's musical education began at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he studied under the tutelage of Professor Henryk Kowalski. He later continued his studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied with Professor Gérard Poulet. During his time in Paris, Cohën-Akenine won several awards, including the First Prize at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. After completing his studies, Cohën-Akenine began his professional career as a violinist. He performed with several orchestras, including the Orchestre National de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and the Orchestre de Paris. He also performed as a soloist with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orchestre National de Lille. Cohën-Akenine's talent as a conductor was recognized early in his career, and he began conducting orchestras in the early 2000s. He served as the principal conductor of the Orchestre d'Auvergne from 2002 to 2005 and the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris from 2005 to 2010. He has also conducted several other orchestras, including the Orchestre National de Lorraine, the Orchestre National de Montpellier, and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg. One of Cohën-Akenine's most significant achievements as a conductor was his appointment as the principal conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Marseille in 2011. He held this position until 2016 and led the orchestra to new heights of excellence. Under his leadership, the orchestra performed in several prestigious venues, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris and the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Cohën-Akenine's talent as a conductor has been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2006, he was awarded the Victoire de la Musique Classique, one of the most prestigious awards in the French music industry. He has also been awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for his contributions to the arts. In addition to his work as a conductor, Cohën-Akenine is also a respected violinist. He has performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. He has also recorded several albums as a soloist, including a recording of the complete works for violin and orchestra by Mozart. Cohën-Akenine's passion for music extends beyond his work as a conductor and violinist. He is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at several music schools, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. He is known for his ability to inspire and motivate his students, and many of his former students have gone on to successful careers in music. In conclusion, Patrick Cohën-Akenine is a highly respected classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music.

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