Role

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Conductor Performer

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Symphony

 

Jean-Marie Auberson was a Swiss conductor and violinist who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on August 10, 1944, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Auberson showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of six. He studied at the Lausanne Conservatory and later at the Geneva Conservatory, where he received his diploma in violin performance. Auberson began his professional career as a violinist, performing with various orchestras in Switzerland and Europe. In 1970, he joined the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande as a violinist and later became the orchestra's concertmaster. During his time with the orchestra, Auberson also began conducting, and in 1979, he was appointed the orchestra's assistant conductor. In 1982, Auberson was appointed the music director of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, a position he held for 20 years. Under his leadership, the orchestra gained international recognition and toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Auberson's innovative programming and commitment to contemporary music also earned the orchestra critical acclaim. Auberson was known for his dynamic and expressive conducting style, which brought out the best in the musicians he worked with. He was particularly admired for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, as well as his advocacy for contemporary composers such as Frank Martin and Arthur Honegger. Throughout his career, Auberson collaborated with many of the world's leading soloists, including Yehudi Menuhin, Martha Argerich, and Mstislav Rostropovich. He also conducted many of the world's top orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. Auberson's many achievements in the world of classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1992, he was awarded the Prix de la Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture, and in 1998, he received the Prix de la Ville de Lausanne. He was also made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 1999. One of Auberson's most memorable performances was his 1991 recording of Frank Martin's oratorio "In Terra Pax," which was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque. The recording featured the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne and the Choeur Pro Arte de Lausanne, and was praised for its emotional depth and technical precision. Auberson's commitment to music education was also an important part of his career. He taught at the Lausanne Conservatory and was a frequent guest conductor and lecturer at universities and music schools around the world. He was also a mentor to many young musicians, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of performers and conductors. Jean-Marie Auberson passed away on June 20, 2004, at the age of 59. His contributions to the world of classical music continue to be celebrated and remembered by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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