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René Jacobs

Personb. 1946 · Ghent, Belgium, Belgium

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René Jacobs (born 30 October 1946) is a Belgian conductor and countertenor renowned for his work in baroque and classical repertoire. Originally trained as a singer, he became one of the leading figures in the historically informed performance movement, directing ensembles such as the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Jacobs has recorded extensively for Harmonia Mundi and other labels, producing acclaimed opera and oratorio performances that emphasize textual clarity and period instruments. His interpretations of Mozart, Monteverdi, and Handel have received multiple awards, and he remains active as both a conductor and an influential voice in early-music scholarship.