
01/08/2025
🌟 Meet our next Jury Member! 🌟
We are delighted to continue unveiling the distinguished panel behind the 2025 edition of the Geneva Junior Music Competition.
Today, we are proud to present Raphaël Merlin🎶
"Composer, conductor, cellist, and Musical Director of the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, Raphaël Merlin follows a diverse and passionate artistic journey marked by eclecticism, curiosity, and dedication.
As a member of the Ebène Quartet, Raphaël has performed on major stages worldwide alongside exceptional musicians. Their unprecedented success at the 2004 ARD Music Competition marked the beginning of the quartet’s rise to fame, followed by numerous prizes and awards. The quartet signed an exclusive contract with Virgin Classics under the Erato label of Warner Classics. Their albums have earned prestigious accolades, including Gramophone's Editor's Choice, Choc du Monde de la Musique, CD of the Week in The Sunday Times, Choc Classica, Diapason d'Or, and Gramophone of the Month. Parallel to this, Raphaël's conducting career has flourished with fruitful collaborations.
He has been invited to conduct prestigious orchestras and has been represented by RSB Artists since 2017. A passionate teacher, he also gives chamber music masterclasses worldwide."
🎼Stay tuned – more exciting announcements coming soon!
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