Jeff Cohen, a distinguished American-born pianist and music director, has made a significant mark in the world of classical music. After earning prizes in piano and chamber music at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, where he studied under Reine Gianoli and Geneviève Joy, he continued his studies with Leon Fleisher in the U.S. and Peter Feuchtwanger in the U.K.

Currently serving as a professor at the Conservatoire de Paris, Cohen has a broad and impressive career in the arts. He has held notable positions such as chef de chant at the Opéra de la Monnaie in Brussels and has taught at the École d'Art Lyrique of the Opéra de Paris. His role as the musical director at the Théâtre du Châtelet and as a consultant at the Bibliothèque nationale de France for a series of concerts dedicated to French mélodie further demonstrates his deep involvement in both performance and music education.

Cohen has had the privilege of working with an array of celebrated artists such as Roberto Alagna, Cecilia Bartoli, Angela Gheorghiu, Measha Brueggergosman, and many others, enriching his career with collaborations in both opera and song recitals. His discography includes live recordings with Angela Gheorghiu at La Scala and lieder and mélodies with artists like François Le Roux and Véronique Dietschy. His work has also involved conducting and collaborating on opera recordings with eminent conductors including Bertrand de Billy, Christopher Hogwood, and Michel Plasson.

In addition to his musical achievements, Cohen has directed the orchestra for *L’Opéra de quat’ sous* directed by Giorgio Strehler at the Théâtre du Châtelet, worked alongside Patrice Chéreau for *Hamlet* and *Lucio Silla*, and collaborated on the production of *Street Scene* by Kurt Weill at the Opéra de la Bastille. He is also an accomplished composer of stage and film music and has even hosted a children's TV show, *Jeff d’orchestre*.

Recognized for his remarkable contributions to the arts, Jeff Cohen was named a Chevalier of the Arts and Letters in 2006. His varied career showcases a dynamic blend of performance, education, and creative exploration, making him a notable figure in the international music scene.

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