Role

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Conductor

Country

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France

Birth

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October 17, 1984 in Paris, France

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Raphaël Pichon is a French conductor, singer, and founder of the ensemble Pygmalion. He was born on June 13, 1984, in the city of Nantes, France. Pichon grew up in a musical family, with his mother being a pianist and his father a musicologist. He began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and singing in a choir. Pichon continued his musical studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied choral conducting and singing. He also studied with renowned conductors such as Pierre Boulez and Sir Simon Rattle. During his time at the conservatory, Pichon founded the ensemble Pygmalion, which specializes in performing Baroque and Classical music. In 2006, Pichon made his debut as a conductor with the ensemble Les Arts Florissants, led by William Christie. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was invited to conduct other prestigious ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra. Pichon's career as a conductor has been marked by numerous highlights and achievements. In 2012, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Ensemble Pygmalion, which has since become one of the leading ensembles in France. He has also been a guest conductor with many of the world's top orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. One of Pichon's most notable performances was his interpretation of Mozart's Requiem in D minor, which he conducted with the Ensemble Pygmalion in 2013. The performance was praised for its emotional depth and sensitivity, and it cemented Pichon's reputation as a rising star in the classical music world. Pichon has also been recognized for his work as a singer. He has performed as a soloist with many of the world's top ensembles, including Les Arts Florissants and the Boston Early Music Festival. In 2016, he released his first solo album, a recording of Bach's St. John Passion. In addition to his work as a conductor and singer, Pichon is also a composer. He has written several works for the Ensemble Pygmalion, including a setting of the Stabat Mater text and a piece for choir and orchestra based on the poetry of Paul Verlaine. Pichon's achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2013, he was awarded the prestigious Victoires de la Musique Classique award for "Best Young Talent." 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. Despite his many accomplishments, Pichon remains dedicated to his craft and continues to push the boundaries of classical music. He is known for his innovative programming and his commitment to bringing new audiences to the genre. With his talent and passion, Pichon is sure to remain a major force in the classical music world for years to come.

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