FRIEDERIKE SCHEUNCHEN - CONDUCTOR

O P E R A - O R C H E S T R A - C O N T E M P O R A R Y

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The jury quickly agreed that conductor Friederike Scheunchen is one of the most promising young artists in Germany. With passion and curiosity, the multi-talented border crosser is always on the lookout for new approaches that are transferred to fellow musicians and audiences and thrill them.

Jury Statement Scholarship Reinhold Schneider Prize of the City of Freiburg

“...the Ensemble Musikfabrik premiered the three-part cycle “Ma'alot” by Sarah Nemtsov at WDR under Friederike Scheunchen's precise and confident direction”

Rainer Nonnenmann, Kölner Stadtanzeiger, 30.6.24

“Scheunchen applied the finely graded timbres of Debussy's rich palette with delicacy and created magical moments.”
“... only to build up to loud ovations: for the orchestra, the composers and above all for the energetic guest conductor Friederike Scheunchen, who was also applauded intensely by the GSO musicians.”

Göttinger Symphonieorchester, Michael Schäfer, Göttinger Tagblatt, 24.6.24

“Conductor Friederike Scheunchen confidently leads us through the musically complex evening, making precise tempo transitions and developing a special sound [...] The strings are enchanting, the many unison passages overlap perfectly. [...] The music develops a magnetic effect that is impossible to resist.”

Georg Rudiger, Badische Zeitung, 10.10.24 (p r i s m , Ellen Reid + Roxie Perkins)

“The world premiere under the fresh conducting of Friederike Scheunchen met with much cheering and applause.”

Junge Deutsche Philharmonie
Doris Kösterke, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 5.9.24

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ABOUT

Friederike Scheunchen is a German conductor in the field of opera, orchestra, contemporary and experimental projects.She works internationally with a wide range of orchestras and ensembles and being also a specialist in contemporary music she has premiered more than 250 pieces. Currently she is working as conductor and assistant to GMD André de Ridder at Theater Freiburg as well as being invited a guest-conductor.