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Gaetan Kuchta

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Gaétan Kuchta (born 1985, France) is an accomplished Conductor who belongs to the emerging generation of young French conductors making their mark internationally.

 

He is currently a conductor professor at the Pau Conservatory, France.

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Over the past decade, Gaétan has established himself as a versatile instrumentalist, conductor, and educator, performing in numerous countries across Europe, including Germany, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Spain, England, Italy, Russia, and Switzerland. He has also shared his musical expertise in Columbia, Mexico, Venezuela , and Ecuador in the Americas.

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Every time he takes the conductor's podium, he captivates the audience with an impressive display of energy, fervor, and boundless passion. His stage presence illuminates each interpretation, infusing vibrant life into the musical performances and creating an unforgettable experience for the spectators.

 

Gaétan's career highlights encompass more than 300 captivating concerts, encompassing a repertoire of approximately 200 distinct compositions. Throughout his artistic journey, he has collaborated with esteemed international soloists, including Leticia Moreno, Régis Pasquier, Anna Göckel, Julie Sevilla-Fraysse, Fabrice Millischer, Goran Filipec, Ilya Yakushev, Stéphane Labeyrie, Krisztina Fejes, Rolodfo Ritter, Rolando Fernandez, Allen Vizzutti, and others of comparable stature.

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Notably, Gaétan has made significant contributions as a guest conductor for prestigious orchestras around the world. His notable appearances include leading the Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège,  Juan José Landaeta Symphony Orchestra, Zacatecas Philharmonic Orchestra, the University of Guanajuato Symphony Orchestra, the Aguascalientes Symphony Orchestra, the UNAM Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra in Mexico, as well as the Cuenca Symphony Orchestra in Ecuador. He has also conducted the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra in Russia and the Camerata XXI Orchestra in Spain.

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In 2016, Gaétan assumed the role of Musical Director for the UAEH Symphony Orchestra (OSUAEH) in Mexico, a position he held until 2022. In a remarkably short span of six years, he orchestrated a profound metamorphosis in the orchestra's sonic landscape, revolutionized the approach to rehearsals and performances, and masterminded a distinctive and unforgettable experience for every concert.

 

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His dedication to musical education led him to join the faculty as a professor of Orchestral Conducting at the Universidad Veracruzana in September 2020 and, since 2021, as a professor of Musical Interpretation at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico.

 

In 2013, Gaétan emerged as one of the 11 finalists for the Professor of Orchestra Conducting position at the prestigious Musikene de San Sebastián in Spain.

 

Gaétan has actively participated in various educational and social initiatives, including a collaborative project involving the Dijon Opera and the London Symphony Orchestra. His involvement with the Dijon Opera provided him with opportunities to conduct remarkable works such as Carmen by Georges Bizet, Aida by Giuseppe Verdi, The Flying Dutchman, and Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner.

 

From 2009 to 2012, Gaétan served as the Director of the Adult Orchestra of the Conservatory of the 10th Arrondissement of Paris, relinquishing his position in 2012.

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In May of the same year, he received a special invitation to conduct the ceremonial concert in honor of Maurice André, widely regarded as one of the greatest trumpeters of the 20th century, held at the Saint-Roch church in Paris.

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In 2007, Gaétan founded the Burgundy Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSJB) and served as its musical director until 2009. The orchestra's inaugural concert, held on June 21, 2007, at Dijon Square, captivated an audience of more than 8,000 attendees.

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While concurrently pursuing his studies in trombone performance, Gaétan developed a passion for conducting.

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In 2003, he established a symphony orchestra specifically selected for the International Festival of University Music (FIMU) in Belfort

 

In 2005, he embarked on his musical journey by enrolling in the prestigious Orchestral Conducting program under the guidance of Pierre Cao at the renowned Dijon Conservatory. After three years of rigorous training, he successfully completed his studies in Orchestral Conducting, Harmony, Musical Culture, and Trombone.

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Driven by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he further honed his skills under the tutelage of esteemed instructor Jean-Sébastien Béreau. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, he sought guidance from the accomplished Helene Bouchez and had the privilege of participating in master classes conducted by the renowned Hervé Klopfenstein.

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