Role

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Conductor

Birth

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November 18, 1986 in Hong Kong

 

Elim Chan is a rising star in the world of classical music. Born in Hong Kong in 1986, Chan showed an early interest in music and began studying piano at the age of three. She later took up the cello and the trumpet, but it was conducting that captured her imagination. Chan attended the University of Michigan, where she earned a bachelor's degree in music and a master's degree in conducting. She also studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England, where she earned a postgraduate diploma in conducting. Chan's talent as a conductor was quickly recognized, and she began to receive invitations to conduct orchestras around the world. In 2014, she won the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, which led to a two-year appointment as assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. Since then, Chan has conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She has also worked with some of the most renowned soloists in classical music, including Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang, and Joshua Bell. One of Chan's most notable performances came in 2017, when she conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The concert was part of the BBC Proms, an annual series of concerts that is one of the most prestigious events in classical music. Chan's performance was widely praised, and she was hailed as a rising star in the world of classical music. In addition to her work as a conductor, Chan is also a passionate advocate for music education. She has worked with young musicians around the world, and has served as a mentor to many aspiring conductors. Chan's talent and dedication have earned her many awards and honors. In 2015, she was named one of the "30 under 30" by Forbes magazine, which recognizes young leaders in various fields. In 2018, she was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Conductor Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. Despite her many accomplishments, Chan remains humble and focused on her craft. She continues to work tirelessly to improve her skills as a conductor, and to bring the joy of classical music to audiences around the world. With her talent, dedication, and passion, she is sure to be a major force in classical music for many years to come.

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