Nicolas Krauze is a French conductor with over two decades of experience. He is a graduate of the Washington DC Conservatory and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow. He earned five first prizes and studied under renowned maestros such as Gennady Cherkassov, Zsolt Nagy, and Christoph Eschenbach.
Nicolas has conducted more than 800 concerts worldwide, covering both symphonic and operatic repertoires. He has been invited by top orchestras across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Each season, he conducts around 50 concerts across three continents.
In addition to guest conducting, Nicolas has served as the Musical and Artistic Director of the Orchestre de Chambre Nouvelle Europe for over a decade. He has led more than 500 performances with the orchestra. From September 2018 to early 2022, he was also the Principal Guest Conductor of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine, becoming the first foreigner to hold this role.
Since 2018, Nicolas has broadened his impact as a speaker. He delivers insightful conferences in both French and English. He shares his expertise on leadership, team cohesion, motivation, collective success, and the power of diversity and talent, inspiring professionals across industries.
Leadership & Management
With 20 years of experience as a conductor, Nicolas showcases the striking parallels between conducting and corporate leadership. His conference highlights the key roles and responsibilities of a conductor—global vision, trust, dialogue, interaction, delegation, and rehearsal. He enriches the presentation with anecdotes and humor.
