Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Québécois conductor and pianist
1975 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Québécois conductor and pianist
Born
March 6, 1975
Age
~51 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
conductor, classical pianist
CanadaBorn in Montreal
1975
Born in Montreal (1975-03-06)
2000
Positionmusic director
2008
Positionmusic director (2008–2018)
2010
AwardGovernor General's Performing Arts Award
2011
AwardPrix Denise-Pelletier
2012
Positionmusic director
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yannick Nézet-Séguin?+
Yannick Nézet-Séguin is Québécois conductor and pianist. Born in 1975.
What does the name Yannick mean?+
The name Yannick means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From Yannick, from Yannig.". It is of French origin.
When was Yannick Nézet-Séguin born?+
Yannick Nézet-Séguin was born on March 6, 1975.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From Yannick, from Yannig.
The name Yannick is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From Yannick, from Yannig.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Yannick
Yannick — March 6, 1975
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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