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Conductor  

Birth

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March 11, 1979 in Fontainebleau, France

 

Julien Chauvin is a French violinist and conductor who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born in 1979 in Paris, Chauvin began playing the violin at a young age and quickly showed a talent for the instrument. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he was a student of Jean-Jacques Kantorow and Michèle Auclair. After completing his studies, Chauvin began performing with various orchestras and ensembles, including Les Musiciens du Louvre, Les Arts Florissants, and Le Concert des Nations. He also founded his own ensemble, Le Concert de la Loge, in 2015. The ensemble is named after the 18th-century orchestra that was led by the composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and is dedicated to performing music from the Classical and early Romantic periods. Chauvin has become known for his historically informed performances, which aim to recreate the sound and style of music from past eras. He has studied historical performance practices and techniques, and uses period instruments and bows in his performances. He has also conducted research into the music of lesser-known composers from the 18th and 19th centuries, and has worked to bring their music to a wider audience. One of Chauvin's most notable performances was his debut as a soloist with the Orchestre National de France in 2006. He performed Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219, and received critical acclaim for his performance. He has since performed as a soloist with many other orchestras, including the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, and the Orchestre National de Lorraine. Chauvin has also been recognized for his work as a conductor. In 2012, he was appointed as the artistic director of the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, a position he held until 2016. During his tenure, he led the orchestra in performances of works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and other composers from the Classical and early Romantic periods. He also worked to promote contemporary music, and commissioned new works from composers such as Thierry Escaich and Bruno Mantovani. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Chauvin is also a teacher and mentor. He has taught at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, the Haute École de Musique de Genève, and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world, and has worked with young musicians through programs such as the Orchestre Français des Jeunes and the European Union Youth Orchestra. Chauvin has received several awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 2002, he won first prize at the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg, Austria. He was also awarded the Prix des Muses in 2013 for his recording of Mozart's Violin Concertos Nos. 3, 4, and 5 with the Le Concert de la Loge ensemble. In 2017, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in recognition of his contributions to the arts. Julien Chauvin continues to be an active performer, conductor, and educator in the world of classical music. He is known for his passion for historical performance practices and his dedication to bringing lesser-known composers to a wider audience.

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