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One of the most sought-after conductors in the Pacific Northwest, French conductor Christophe Chagnard is an all-around musician acclaimed for his finely-etched performances and charismatic approach to music. Mr. Chagnard received his musical training in composition and conducting from Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory where he graduated with Academic Honors. From 1992 to 1994, Mr. Chagnard served on the faculty of the Berklee College of Music and in 1994, he became the first Music Director of the New England String Ensemble in Boston. His vast repertoire includes chamber, symphonic, operatic and ballet works of all styles and periods, and he has gained a distinguished reputation as a coach, educator and lecturer. Also an active composer, his works have been heard widely in the USA and Europe. In addition, he performs as a guitarist with the Northwest Sinfonietta Jazz Quartet. Mr. Chagnard has been featured on NPR's "Performance Today" and live broadcasts on KING-FM in Seattle. As co-founder of the Northwest Sinfonietta in 1991, Mr. Chagnard has, in a few short years, built the "finest chamber orchestra" in the Northwest and performs regularly with some of the biggest names in music such as Lynn Harrell, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Richard Stoltzman, Awadagin Pratt and Lara St. John. Mr. Chagnard is also Music Director of the Lake Union Civic Orchestra and Director of Orchestras at the University of Puget Sound. His international guest appearances include performances in Russia and Japan. Mr. Chagnard's awards include the Richard Levy Award for outstanding musicianship for three consecutive years, the Sigma Alpha Iota National Arts Associate Award and the 2005 Outstanding Achievement in the Arts Award bestowed by Arts Fund. Most recently, the Northwest Sinfonietta was selected as “Best of the Best” in Classical Music for 2007. A gifted communicator, Mr. Chagnard draws audiences into a piece of music with a direct approach that is compelling and distinctly his own. He has been praised by The News Tribune as an "intensely musical conductor given sometimes to attempting unconventional performances.” Mr. Chagnard brings the finely-honed sensibilities of the chamber musician to orchestral performance. A commitment to music of our time, cross-genre collaborations, a keen interest in mentoring and encouraging young musicians, and an easy manner in front of audiences help make him the complete musician. |
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