Jonathan Cohen (born 17 November 1977) is an English cellist and conductor.
Biography
After finishing his studies at
Clare College, Cambridge, Cohen began his professional career by establishing himself as a cellist. He performed as guest principal with many of the UK's foremost orchestras and ensembles, both symphonic and period. With this experience he developed a speciality in the field of early music and an interest in period instruments. He was a founder member of the
London Haydn Quartet in 2000 and continues to perform chamber music with friends and colleagues.
On 6 October 2016, the Quebec City-based period orchestra
Les Violons du Roy named Cohen its next music director, effective with the 2017–2018 season.[4]
Cohen first guest-conducted the
Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) in February 2020.[5] He returned for additional guest appearances in April 2022 and October 2022.[6] In November 2022, H+H announced the appointment of Cohen as its next artistic director, effective with the 2023-2024 season, with an initial contract of five seasons.[7][8]