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»One of the best orchestras in the world«

Marie Jacquot on her new role in Cologne

How 10 minutes turned into a musical partnership: from first impressions to taking the baton.
Conductor with raised hands leads an orchestra. The concert hall is warmly lit, musicians play various string instruments.
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Marie Jacquot will officially take up her post as Principal Conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester Cologne in September. The partnership began in December 2022, when Jacquot realised after barely 10 minutes that the chemistry between her and »one of the best orchestras in the world« was just right. On her career path, from tennis, piano and trombone, via Paris and Vienna, to Copenhagen and Cologne. On cycles, home and carnival... – Marie Jacquot in conversation with Christoph Vratz on the Kölner Philharmonie's podcast.