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Elim Chan

Elim Chan is a -born renowned for her dynamic leadership of major orchestras worldwide. Born in 1986 in , she began her musical training with and lessons alongside choral singing during her childhood. Chan pursued higher education in the United States, earning degrees from in and the , where she honed her skills. In 2014, Chan achieved a milestone as the first woman to win the prestigious Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, which propelled her career forward and led to her appointment as Assistant Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra for the 2015–2016 season. She further advanced through the Dudamel Fellowship Program with the in 2016–2017, benefiting from mentorship including masterclasses with in . From 2018 to 2023, she served as Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and she held the position of Chief Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra from 2019 to 2024, where she emphasized innovative programming and expressive precision. Chan's international profile has grown through acclaimed debuts with leading ensembles, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2022, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2024, the Cleveland Orchestra in 2022, the San Francisco Symphony in 2022–2023, and the New York Philharmonic in 2024. Notable highlights include conducting the First Night of the BBC Proms in 2024 and her conducting of the Last Night of the Proms in 2025 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Her 2025–2026 season features engagements with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and returns to several North American and European orchestras, underscoring her rising influence in contemporary orchestral music.

Early life and education

Early life

Elim Chan was born on November 18, 1986, in to Chinese parents. She grew up in in a non-musical family, where her father worked as an artist and designer who taught at vocational training schools, fostering her creative side, while her mother served in the Independent Commission Against Corruption, emphasizing discipline. Although her relatives discouraged a career in music due to financial concerns, Chan's childhood was immersed in the city's vibrant scene, shaped by 's history as a British colony that introduced Western orchestral traditions. Chan attended Good Hope School, a girls' institution in Hong Kong, where she began her early musical training locally, studying piano, cello, and voice under Dr. Yip Wai-hong at a music school. She sang in choirs and played cello in the Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra, activities that were integral to her youth. At age eight, during primary school, she attended an educational concert by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Holst's The Planets and Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, an experience that ignited her fascination with orchestral music. Her interest in conducting emerged through school activities; as a Form One student at Good Hope School, she had her first conducting experience leading a group, and at age 13, she directed the school choir, describing the sensation as magical. Inspired by female role models like conductor Yip Wing-sie, whom she saw leading the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and even scenes from Disney's Fantasia, Chan developed a passion for creating music collaboratively. At 16, she advanced to Li Po Chun United World College, a boarding school promoting international understanding, marking the transition toward more formal pursuits.

Education

Chan earned a degree in music from in , in 2009. During her undergraduate studies, she initially explored and premed tracks before shifting to music, where she benefited from the college's strong orchestral and choral programs. Under the direction of Jonathan Hirsh, the college's director of orchestral and choral activities, Chan participated in conducting classes and gained practical experience on the podium, including leading the "Dies Irae" movement from Verdi's during a 2007 concert. These opportunities were instrumental in honing her early conducting skills and solidifying her career aspirations in the field. Following her , Chan pursued advanced training at the 's School of Music, Theatre & Dance in Ann Arbor, where she focused on orchestral conducting. She completed a degree in orchestra conducting in 2011. Her graduate work emphasized technical proficiency and interpretive depth, preparing her for professional engagements. Chan culminated her formal education with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the in 2015, specializing in orchestral conducting. Throughout her time there, she studied closely with professor Kenneth Kiesler, whose mentorship profoundly shaped her conducting technique; Kiesler emphasized meticulous preparation, including the practice of conducting études to refine control and ensemble communication. This rigorous training under Kiesler, combined with opportunities to lead university like the Campus Symphony Orchestra, provided Chan with the foundational expertise essential for her subsequent professional trajectory.

Career

Breakthrough and early appointments

In December 2014, Elim Chan became the first woman to win the prestigious Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, organized by the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), at the age of 28. The victory, which included a £15,000 prize and the opportunity to conduct the LSO in a high-profile concert, marked her breakthrough into the professional conducting scene and highlighted her as a rising talent from . This achievement propelled her from graduate studies directly into international attention, establishing her reputation for precise and dynamic interpretations. As part of her competition prize, Chan was appointed Assistant Conductor of the LSO for the 2015–2016 season, where she assisted principal conductor and led rehearsals and performances with the orchestra. During this tenure, she gained invaluable experience working with one of the world's leading ensembles, including conducting the LSO in concerts that showcased her emerging style. Following this role, in April 2016, she was named Chief Conductor of NorrlandsOperan in , , serving for the 2017–2018 season after stepping down early from her initial three-year contract due to growing international commitments. In this position, she led the orchestra in symphonic and operatic programs, focusing on and contemporary repertoire to build her leadership skills in a regional setting. Post-LSO, Chan's early guest conducting engagements further solidified her profile, including her participation in the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Dudamel Fellowship Program during the 2016–2017 season, where she collaborated with and conducted youth and community ensembles. She also made notable debuts as a guest conductor with orchestras such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in 2017, conducting works by composers like Berlioz, which helped expand her network across and the . These appearances, often featuring her affinity for Romantic and modern scores, demonstrated her versatility and paved the way for subsequent principal roles.

Major orchestral positions

In 2018, Elim Chan was appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), succeeding Thomas Søndergård in the role for a five-year tenure that concluded in March 2023. During this period, she led multiple seasons of concerts, contributing to the orchestra's programming and artistic direction while balancing her growing international commitments. The farewell performances featured Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony across venues in , , and , marking the end of her leadership role with the ensemble. Concurrently, in November 2017, Chan made her debut as a guest with the Symphony , leading to her appointment as Principal Conductor starting in the 2019–2020 season, a position she held until the end of the 2023–2024 season. This five-year term overlapped with her RSNO duties from 2019 to 2023, allowing her to manage dual principal roles across while expanding her repertoire and orchestra collaborations. In this capacity, she oversaw artistic planning, including innovative programming that emphasized contemporary works alongside classical staples, fostering growth within the orchestra. Chan's departure from the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra was announced in June 2023, with the transition attributed to her desire to prioritize an expanding international career amid increasing demand for her services in Europe and beyond. She reflected on the tenure as a period of mutual learning and development, stating, "We have been able to learn and grow together." No extensions were pursued for either position, aligning with her focus on freelance conducting and high-profile guest appearances post-2024.

Notable performances

Chan made her debut with the in July 2022 at the Blossom Music Festival, conducting a program featuring Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's , Carl Maria von Weber's overture, and Franz Liszt's Mephisto Waltz No. 1. The performance, delayed from prior summers due to the , showcased her command of vivid orchestral colors and narrative drive, marking a significant North American milestone. In 2024, Chan conducted the First Night of the on July 19 at the Royal Albert Hall with the , featuring Clara Schumann's (Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano), Anton Bruckner's (Sophie Bevan, soprano; ; BBC Symphony Chorus), a world premiere by Ben Nobuto, George Frideric Handel's , Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, and Handel's "Hallelujah" from . Her interpretation blended explosive energy with jubilant romance, earning acclaim for revitalizing the season's opening with dynamic precision. Chan's 2025 schedule highlighted several high-profile debuts and returns. On August 2, she made her debut with the , leading Erich Wolfgang Korngold's —featuring soloist Leonidas Kavakos—and Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2. Critics noted her precise phrasing and expressive poise, which infused the romantic works with vibrant momentum and emotional depth. Returning to the Cleveland Orchestra on August 9 at , Chan conducted Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 ("") paired with Maurice Ravel's Shéhérazade, featuring Christiane Karg in her orchestra debut. Her batonless direction delivered a fierce, transformative reading of Mahler, balancing introspective lyricism with explosive climaxes, while Karg's performance added ethereal elegance to Ravel. On September 13, 2025, helmed the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with the , , and , delivering traditional anthems, folk songs, and singalongs including Hubert Parry's "" and a landmark arrangement of Queen's "" marking its 50th anniversary. Joined by Louise Alder and guest artists like and , her leadership fostered a spectacular communal finale, blending festive exuberance with orchestral polish. Chan's European autumn included her debut with the Czech Philharmonic on November 7, 2025, at the Rudolfinum in Prague, stepping in for Semyon Bychkov due to health reasons. The program featured Ravel's Mother Goose suite, Piano Concerto No. 3 by Camille Saint-Saëns with pianist Evgeny Kissin, and Alexander Scriabin's The Divine Poem Symphony, underscoring her versatility across impressionistic and late-romantic repertoires.

Recordings

Major releases

Chan made her recording debut as sole conductor with the album All These Lighted Things (Alpha Classics, 2024), featuring the Orchestra in works by , Elizabeth Ogonek, and . The album centers on ballet-inspired music, including excerpts from Prokofiev's Suites Nos. 1 and 2, Ogonek's All These Lighted Things: Three Little Dances for Orchestra (2017), and Ravel's . Recorded in August 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in , with production by Didier Martin and engineering by Tom Peeters, the sessions captured Chan's energetic interpretations, emphasizing rhythmic vitality and luminous textures in the dance forms. Critics praised the recording for its warm, detailed soundstage and Chan's remarkable ear for nuance, particularly in highlighting the contemporary flair of Ogonek's piece alongside the classics. The release marked a significant , showcasing her command of the , where she serves as principal conductor. Chan's collaboration with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor yielded the album Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (Decca Classics, 2020), recorded with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra during her tenure as principal guest conductor. The sessions took place on August 4-5, 2019, at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, produced by John Fraser, resulting in a warm, luxurious acoustic that supported the duo's lyrical approach. Chan's conducting emphasized Chopin's songful melodies and structural poise, complementing Grosvenor's poetic phrasing in the E minor (Op. 11) and F minor (Op. 21) concertos. The recording received widespread acclaim, winning the Gramophone Concerto Award in 2020 and the Diapason d'Or de l'année, lauded for its emotional depth and orchestral sensitivity.

Collaborations and live recordings

Chan has collaborated extensively with renowned soloists in recorded projects, blending her interpretive precision with their virtuosity. A prominent example is her 2020 Decca recording of Chopin's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 with pianist and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, where Chan's dynamic support highlighted Grosvenor's lyrical phrasing and technical brilliance, earning the Gramophone Concerto Award. This partnership, stemming from prior live performances, marked Chan's first major concerto recording and showcased her ability to foster intimate orchestral-soloist dialogue. In live recordings, Chan has captured vibrant orchestral collaborations, notably her contribution to the 2023 RCO Live release Overtures with the , a featuring overtures by Tchaikovsky, Weber, Smetana, Rossini, and conducted by various artists including Chan (who led the Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture). Recorded during concerts at the , the album demonstrates Chan's command of Romantic repertoire, with the orchestra's renowned responding to her gestures in fluid, expressive interpretations. This project transitioned from live performances to archival release, preserving the ensemble's energy for broader audiences. Chan's festival appearances have also yielded significant live recordings, including the 2019 season-opening concert with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and violinist Simone Lamsma, featuring Tchaikovsky's , available on Medici.tv. The recording captures Lamsma's passionate solo lines intertwined with Chan's propulsive rhythms, emphasizing the work's dramatic contrasts during the live performance. Similarly, her 2021 concert with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and cellist , performing Caroline Shaw's , Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No. 1, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1, was filmed and streamed, highlighting collaborative chamber-like intimacy in a festival setting. A milestone in her live recording catalog is the 2025 Last Night of the Proms, conducted with the , Chorus, and Singers, featuring soprano Louise Alder and trumpeter in a program of anthems, folk songs, traditional favorites, and world premieres, including Mussorgsky's Night on Bare Mountain (original version). Broadcast live on and available on , this recording documents Chan's historic debut in the role, blending tradition with contemporary flair in a globally celebrated event.

Personal life and honors

Personal life

Chan is married to the Dutch percussionist Dominique Vleeshouwers, whom she wed in 2022. The couple resides in . To manage the demands of her international conducting schedule, maintains an agreement with Vleeshouwers to limit time away from home to no more than three weeks at a stretch. Born and raised in , has spoken of her strong sense of identity as a Hongkonger, which she cherishes and actively protects amid her global career.

Awards and recognition

In 2014, Elim Chan became the first woman to win the , a prestigious international contest organized by the London Symphony Orchestra that has launched the careers of many prominent conductors. This victory, at the age of 28, marked a significant milestone for gender diversity in conducting and led to her appointment as the LSO's assistant conductor for the 2015–2016 season. Chan's subsequent invitations to lead high-profile events underscored her rising prominence, including her debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the BBC Proms in 2023, conducting Noriko Koide's Swaddling Silk and Gossamer Rain, Elgar's Enigma Variations, and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 (with pianist Jan Lisiecki). She returned in 2024 to conduct the First Night of the Proms and culminated this trajectory in 2025 by leading the celebrated Last Night of the Proms on September 13, a globally televised event featuring traditional anthems and guest artists. Her leadership of the event received critical acclaim, with The Guardian describing her as a "firecracker on the podium" in an auspicious debut for the Last Night. Critical acclaim has highlighted Chan's dynamic style and interpretive depth; a 2024 New York Times review of her debut praised her "electric" command in conducting Bohuslav Martinů's cello concerto and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's , noting her ability to blend precision with vivid storytelling. Similarly, a profile ahead of her 2024 Proms appearance described her conducting as "ravishing," emphasizing her pioneering role as a Kong-born woman defying industry stereotypes. Broader recognition has positioned Chan among the leading conductors of her generation, with inclusions in lists such as WQXR's 2016 selection of seven women conductors to watch and Slippedisc's compilation of rising Asian maestros. In 2024, she was ranked seventh in Cultural Attaché's "Top 12" influential figures , reflecting her impact through major orchestral roles and festival appearances up to 2025. The has also hailed her as "one of the most sought-after conductors of her generation," citing her versatile repertoire from Classical to contemporary works.

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