Edward Ananian-Cooper
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Edward Ananian-Cooper

Artistic director Chorus of Dutch National Opera

Australian-Belgian Edward Ananian-Cooper studied choral and orchestral conducting at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. He won second prize in the Northern Choir Conducting Competition in Denmark in 2017, and has since worked as a guest conductor with various choirs and ensembles. In 2018, he was appointed permanent guest conductor with the Danish Radio Choir and artistic director of the chorus of the Opéra de Limoges. In September 2022, he started as artistic director of the Chorus of Dutch National Opera.

Last update: 05-03-2023