A few months ago, this violinist and conductor from denmark became the 7th musical director of the lyon national orchestra. Select pieces.

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« In times when everything has to be fast, the best rewards often come from things that we do with care and passion », says Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider,  who will conduct an operetta  in three acts by Johann Strauss – Die Fledermaus (The Bat) – in Lyon, from the 29th of December to the 1st of January inclusive.
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Social networks

“I use Instagram a lot. It allows me to present my work and connect with the rest of the world. I find inspiration there by looking at accounts dedicated to haute couture, design, make-up, Miss France, brides from around the world, stage costumes… I also have fun with the Snapchat filters, but I don’t post on the network. I also browse Pinterest.”

Off

“We’re all a bit hooked to our phones, but I’ve realised that I separate myself from mine fairly easily on holiday to take the time to read books.”

Morning alarm

Around seven in the morning. Nikolaj is a morning person. “When I was little, my greatest fear was not being able to do this profession, as performances are usually in the evening”, he jests. He has since found the perfect solution: an afternoon nap.

Music

“Music is very important to me. I listen to music all the time, of all kinds, loads of different things. When I don’t know what the song is called, I “Shazam it”. The songs I’ve been listening to lately? Save Your Tears by The Weeknd; Who Do You Love by Lilian Renaud; Little Jeannie by Elton John; and N’insiste pas by Camille Lellouche.”

Applications

“I use Waze because I get lost easily when I’m driving, even if I’ve been somewhere a hundred times. I also use ‘C’est la saison’ to get seasonal fruit and veg because I do a lot of cooking. Then there’s Drink Water, which reminds me to drink, as I often forget when I’m working.”