Hi, I'm Vanessa Chartrand, a passionate composer and conductor based in Berlin. My work spans symphonic orchestras, film soundtracks, and contemporary ensemble compositions. I've had the privilege to collaborate with incredible artists and orchestras across Europe and North America, and I love bringing stories to life through music. With years of training under renowned teachers and experience with prestigious ensembles, I focus on blending traditional and innovative musical elements. Whether composing for films or conducting performances, I aim to deliver music that moves and inspires audiences.

Vanessa Chartrand

Hi, I'm Vanessa Chartrand, a passionate composer and conductor based in Berlin. My work spans symphonic orchestras, film soundtracks, and contemporary ensemble compositions. I've had the privilege to collaborate with incredible artists and orchestras across Europe and North America, and I love bringing stories to life through music. With years of training under renowned teachers and experience with prestigious ensembles, I focus on blending traditional and innovative musical elements. Whether composing for films or conducting performances, I aim to deliver music that moves and inspires audiences.

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Hi, I’m Vanessa Chartrand, a passionate composer and conductor based in Berlin. My work spans symphonic orchestras, film soundtracks, and contemporary ensemble compositions. I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with incredible artists and orchestras across Europe and North America, and I love bringing stories to life through music.

With years of training under renowned teachers and experience with prestigious ensembles, I focus on blending traditional and innovative musical elements. Whether composing for films or conducting performances, I aim to deliver music that moves and inspires audiences.

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Work Experience

Composer-Conductor at Self-employed / Various ensembles
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composed and conducted works for symphonic and mixed ensembles, including film soundtracks, contemporary music performances, and orchestral commissions. Collaborated with international orchestras such as Berliner Symphoniker, Danish Philharmonic Orchestra, and Kiev Symphony Orchestra. Premiered new compositions in theatres and festivals across Europe and Canada.

Education

Artist Diploma Opera at R. Schumann Musikhochschule Düsseldorf
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
M.A Music at Université de Montréal, Canada
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
B.A Music at McGill University Montréal, Canada
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Musikfonds: Composition and Research grant
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Musikrat- Composition and research grant
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
International Opera Awards Bursary winner
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Senat for Culture Berlin: Writing and Research grant recipient
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Royal Philharmonic Society grant recipient
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services