The Alfred Cortot School of Music in Paris has announced the appointment of French-US violinist Chloé Kiffer as visiting professor beginning next academic year.
Kiffer serves as professor of violin and chamber music at the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where she is also a member of the Faculty Council. She previously held a professorship at the University of North Texas.
She has served as a guest teacher and faculty member for conservatories and festivals around the world, including the Heifetz International Music Institute, Miami Music Festival, Beijing International Music Festival and Academy, Chamber Music International in Texas, MusicFest Perugia in Italy, Paris International Music Academy and MusicAlps in France.
An internationally active soloist and chamber musician, she performs regularly across Europe, Asia and the United States. Kiffer has collaborated with artists including Philippe Muller, Shmuel Ashkenasi, Timothy Eddy, the Emerson Quartet and pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine.
Kiffer is a laureate of the Bleustein-Blanchet Foundation. She graduated from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and earned postgraduate degrees from the Manhattan School of Music under Patinka Kopec and Pinchas Zukerman. Kiffer received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University.
’It’s a privilege to return to Paris in this new capacity,’ commented Kiffer on her appointment.
’While I will continue my work on the Manhattan School of Music faculty, I look forward to teaching in Paris several times each year – working with the next generation of artists and strengthening the artistic dialogue between our two cities.
’I’m honoured to join this historic institution.’
