Role

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Conductor  

Country

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France

Birth

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May 11, 1962 in Paris, France

Genre

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Opera

 

Emmanuelle Haïm is a French conductor and harpsichordist who has gained international recognition for her interpretations of Baroque music. She was born on May 11, 1967, in Paris, France, to a family of musicians. Her father was a composer and her mother was a singer, and they encouraged her to pursue music from a young age. Haïm began studying the harpsichord at the age of seven and later attended the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she studied with Kenneth Gilbert and Christophe Rousset. She also studied conducting with Jean-Claude Malgoire and became his assistant at the age of 24. In 2000, Haïm founded her own ensemble, Le Concert d'Astrée, which specializes in Baroque music. The ensemble has performed at major venues and festivals around the world, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Haïm has also collaborated with some of the world's leading opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Opéra National de Paris, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. She has conducted productions of operas by Handel, Mozart, and Monteverdi, among others. One of Haïm's most notable performances was her debut at the Salzburg Festival in 2004, where she conducted a production of Handel's opera Giulio Cesare. The production was widely praised for its innovative staging and Haïm's dynamic conducting. She has since returned to the Salzburg Festival several times, conducting productions of operas by Handel, Mozart, and Gluck. Haïm has also received numerous awards and honors for her work as a conductor and harpsichordist. In 2006, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, and in 2012, she was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. She has also received several awards for her recordings, including a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording in 2014 for her recording of Handel's opera Alceste. Haïm's approach to Baroque music is characterized by her attention to detail and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music. She has been praised for her ability to balance the different elements of Baroque music, including the intricate counterpoint and the expressive melodies. In addition to her work as a conductor and harpsichordist, Haïm is also a passionate advocate for music education. She has worked with young musicians through programs such as the Académie du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence and the Juilliard School in New York. Haïm's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and she continues to be a leading figure in the field of Baroque music. Her innovative interpretations and dynamic conducting have earned her a devoted following and cemented her place as one of the most important musicians of her generation.

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