Stephan Dorré
Stephan Dorré
conductor, pianist and author
A passionate musician and teacher
Stephan's work has captivated audiences worldwide.
Stephan Dorré was born in the Netherlands.
Surrounded by music from an early age, it was the flute that took his fancy first before moving on to the piano and later orchestral conducting. After obtaining his soloist piano degree at the Utrecht Conservatoire, he studied conducting in London, where he received the coveted Ricordi Conducting Award.
He spent a period receiving advice and mentorship from Bernard Haitink, who also invited him for the complete rehearsal period of the Ring Cycle at The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, being able to learn directly from the artists involved.
He reached the finals of the Tanglewood conducting fellowship auditions, allowing him to conduct the orchestra made up from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Boston Symphony Hall.
He has been principal conductor of several orchestras in the UK, positions he combined with engagements throughout Europe. His busy schedule has taken him from Great Britain to Romania, Germany, Portugal and France, conducting symphonic repertoire as well as opera.
Opera holds a special place in his heart, and he was director of the annual Chamber Opera Festival in The Netherlands for many years.
As a pianist Stephan has been in demand as a chamber musician and accompanist, performing in venues such as The Amsterdam Concertgebouw, London's Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room. Concert tours took him to as far as Long Island and Dubai.
His CD recordings have been met with critical acclaim.
Last year saw the publication of his first book, 'Let's try that gain'.
Stephan is a highly experienced teacher and coach, in piano, as well as conducting. After a long study period, being able to learn from leading experts, as well as his own experiences and the work with many musicians, he has added a speciality in stage anxiety to his practice. His students have moved on to successful careers in the music industry, and seen a notable improvement in their ability to perform with more freedom and enjoyment in pressured concert settings.
