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Sofi Jeannin

Sofi Jeannin (born 6 September 1976) is a Swedish choral conductor and mezzo-soprano.

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Biography

Born in Stockholm to a Swedish mother and a French father, Jeannin grew up in Lindesberg, following her parents' divorce when she was age 8.[1] In her youth, Jeannin studied piano and singing.[2] She continued her musical education at the Conservatoire de Nice, where her instructors included Bertrand Dutour de Salvert. Jeannin additionally studied at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, where she also sang with the institution's vocal ensemble.

In the UK, Jeannin continued studies in choral conducting at the Royal College of Music (London), where her teachers included Paul Spicer. As a mezzo-soprano, she began to sing with London Voices in 2005. In 2005, Jeannin joined the faculty of the Royal College of Music Junior Department, teaching singing and choral singing, and has also taught at Imperial College. At the RCM, in November 2006, Jeannin conducted the UK premiere of Consolation I by Helmut Lachenmann.

From 2006 to 2008, Jeannin taught choral conducting at the Conservatoire d'Évry. Since March 2008, she has directed the Maîtrise de Radio France, with responsibility for amateur choir training, free choral instruction for young people, and work with the neighbourhood children of Bondy.[3][1] In July 2015, she became music director of the Choeur de Radio France,[4][5] the first woman to hold the title. Her tenure with the Choeur de Radio France was through the 2017-2018 season.

In January 2017, Jeannin first guest-conducted the BBC Singers in a concert at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge. In May 2017, the BBC announced her appointment as the next chief conductor of the BBC Singers, effective July 2018.[6] She is the first female conductor to be named to the post,[7] and the first female conductor to be named chief conductor of a BBC classical music ensemble. Jeannin made her debut at The Proms in August 2017. with the BBC Singers and the City of London Sinfonia.[8]

In March 2024, Ars Nova Copenhagen announced the appointment of Jeannin as its chief conductor, the first female conductor ever named to the post, with immediate effect, with an initial contract of 3 years.[9]

Awards and honours

Jeannin received the medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians of London in 2005. Her other honours include:

References

  1. ^ a b Isabelle Hanne (2014-11-16). "Sofi Jeannin. Dame de chœur". Libération. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  2. ^ Lea Bucci (2015-03-30). "Sofi Jeannin, cheffe d'orchestre et de choeur à Radio France — Portrait". Madmoizelle. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  3. ^ Laurent Vilarem (March 2016). "Sofi Jeannin: la passion du chœur". Cadences. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  4. ^ Sophie Bourdais (2016-02-09). "Sofi Jeannin, directrice de chœurs de Radio France: "La musique classique renforce l'estime de soi"". Télérama. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  5. ^ Florian Royer (2017-05-09). "Sofi Jeannin prend la tête des BBC Singers". France Musique. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  6. ^ "BBC Singers announce Sofi Jeannin as new Chief Conductor" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  7. ^ Elinor Cooper (2017-05-09). "BBC Singers names new chief conductor". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  8. ^ Tim Ashley (2017-08-21). "Reformation Day review - Martin Luther's seismic text gets singalong salute". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  9. ^ "Sofi Jeannin appointed chief conductor of Ars Nova Copenhagen" (Press release). HarrisonParrott. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-22.

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Cultural offices
Preceded by
Matthias Brauer
Music Director, Choeur de Radio France
2015–2018
Succeeded by
Martina Batič
Preceded by Chief Conductor, BBC Singers
2018–present
Succeeded by
incumbent
Preceded by Chief Conductor, Ars Nova Copenhagen
2024–present
Succeeded by
incumbent
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