Jean-Guihen Queyras

Jean-Guihen Queyras is a celebrated cellist and Professor at the University of Music Freiburg. His artistic philosophy, shaped by collaborations with figures like Pierre Boulez, emphasizes authenticity and technical precision in performing both early and contemporary music. He is renowned for his partnerships with orchestras such as the

• Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
• Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
• Mahler Chamber Orchestra

and conductors including

• Iván Fischer
• Yannick Nézet-Séguin

. As Artistic Director of the Rencontres Musicales de Haute-Provence festival, he curates innovative programs blending traditions like Mediterranean music with avant-garde experimentation.

Queyras’ discography highlights his versatility, featuring acclaimed recordings of works by

• Elgar
• Dvořák
• Schumann
• Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

. He co-founded the Arcanto Quartet and collaborates with artists such as

• Isabelle Faust
• Alexander Melnikov
• Chemirani brothers

. His performances often explore intersections of improvisation, historical accuracy, and modern interpretation.