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Conductor Performer

Birth

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November 6, 1971 in Paris, France

 

François-Xavier Roth is a French conductor and musician who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on April 11, 1971, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, Roth grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Daniel Roth, is a renowned organist, and his mother, Marie-Claire Alain, was a celebrated organist and harpsichordist. From a young age, Roth was exposed to music and began playing the piano and violin. Roth studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he trained as a conductor under the tutelage of Alain Altinoglu and finished his studies with a first prize in conducting. He also studied the violin with Gérard Poulet and chamber music with Christian Ivaldi. After completing his studies, Roth began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in France and abroad. One of the highlights of Roth's early career was his appointment as the principal conductor of the SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg in 2011. He held this position until 2016 and during his tenure, he led the orchestra in numerous performances and recordings. He also worked as the principal guest conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 2017 to 2021. Roth has also worked with other major orchestras around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has conducted at major music festivals such as the Salzburg Festival, the BBC Proms, and the Lucerne Festival. One of the highlights of Roth's career was his appointment as the music director of the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne in 2015. He held this position until 2020 and during his tenure, he led the orchestra in numerous performances and recordings. He also worked to expand the orchestra's repertoire and to promote contemporary music. Roth is known for his innovative programming and his commitment to contemporary music. He has premiered numerous works by contemporary composers and has worked to promote the music of lesser-known composers. He has also collaborated with artists from other genres, such as jazz and electronic music. Roth has received numerous awards and accolades for his work as a conductor. In 2017, he was awarded the Victoire de la Musique Classique for "Conductor of the Year." 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, Roth is also a skilled instrumentalist. He has performed as a soloist on the violin and viola and has recorded several albums as a chamber musician. He is also a composer and has written several works for orchestra and chamber ensembles. Roth is known for his dynamic and expressive conducting style, which emphasizes clarity and precision. He is also known for his ability to connect with audiences and to bring out the emotional depth of the music he conducts. His commitment to contemporary music and his innovative programming have made him a leading figure in the world of classical music.

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