Role

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Conductor

Birth

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October 18, 1974 in Zürich, Switzerland

Genre

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Orchestral

 

Philippe Jordan is a renowned conductor in the world of classical music. He was born on October 18, 1974, in Zurich, Switzerland, to a family of musicians. His father, Armin Jordan, was a conductor, and his mother, Maria Jordan-Kaiser, was a pianist. Philippe Jordan grew up surrounded by music and began playing the piano at a young age. He later studied at the Zurich Conservatory and the Vienna Music Academy. Jordan's career as a conductor began in 1994 when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was appointed as the principal conductor of the Graz Opera in Austria in 1998. He held this position until 2001 when he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Basque National Orchestra in Spain. In 2006, Jordan was appointed as the music director of the Opéra National de Paris, a position he held until 2021. During his tenure, he conducted numerous productions, including Wagner's Ring Cycle, Mozart's Don Giovanni, and Verdi's La Traviata. He also collaborated with renowned directors such as Robert Carsen, Patrice Chéreau, and Krzysztof Warlikowski. Jordan has also conducted numerous orchestras around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has been praised for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner. One of Jordan's most notable performances was his debut at the Bayreuth Festival in 2012, where he conducted Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. The performance was highly acclaimed, and Jordan was praised for his ability to bring out the nuances of the score. Jordan has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2005, he was awarded the Prix de la Fondation Culturelle Franco-Suisse. In 2014, he was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, one of France's highest honors. He has also been awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art and the Swiss Grand Prix Musique. In addition to his work as a conductor, Jordan is also a composer. He has composed several works, including a piano concerto and a symphony. His compositions have been performed by orchestras around the world. Jordan is known for his dedication to his craft and his ability to bring out the best in the musicians he works with. He is highly respected in the world of classical music and is considered one of the leading conductors of his generation.

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