Principal Conductor of the Odense Symphony Orchestra from the 2021/22 season
Music Director of Ensemble intercontemporain from 2023/24
Artistic Director of Prades Pablo Casals Festival since 2021
Much more than a profession, music is for me a deep commitment and a daily source of inspiration. As a conductor, I’ve been lucky enough to work with orchestras all over the world. These experiences have enabled me to explore musical worlds as varied as the great classical works and modern compositions, always with the aim of revealing the soul of each piece and making it accessible and lively for everyone.
Conducting an orchestra is not just about technique: it’s a form of dialogue in which every performer, every gesture and every silence contributes to a collective experience. I try to conduct with an approach that combines precision and spontaneity, so that each moment is a unique encounter between the audience and the musicians.
Passing on this passion is also essential for me. Alongside my career as a conductor, I’ve always been keen to share my passion with the younger generation. Whether working with young musicians or accompanying future conductors, I see this exchange as a way of passing on the musical heritage, but also the values of listening, rigour and openness that this art demands.
Odense's Symphonic Orchestra
NOSPR / Karol Mossakowski
Francois.Guyard(at)harrisonparrott.fr
T. +33 (0)1 58 30 51 30
M. +33 (0)6 60 73 72 89
Festival Pablo Casals de Prades : artistic Director
Denmark’s Odense Symphony : chief Conductor
Ensemble Intercontemporain – Paris : artistic Director (from 2023)
France – Musika Orchestra Academy : founder & Artistic Director