About
Born in a small village in the North of France, Joë Christophe discovered music at a very young age thanks to a free of charge music school and the wind band that lent him his first instrument. He quickly managed to become one of the best clarinetists of his generation by entering the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and winning numerous competitions and auditions during his studies.
In 2019, Joë Christophe confirms his artistic singularity by winning the 1st Prize at the Cluj International Competition in Romania, and, the following month, the 1st Prize as well as 6 special prizes at the highly prestigious ARD competition in Munich, launching his carrer as a soloist to an international stage. He finished his studies at the Conservatory the following year with the highest distinctions.
As a soloist with major orchestras (DSO Berlin, SWR Stuttgart, München Rundfunkorchester and Kammerorchester, Philharmonie Dessau...) or as a chamber musician at numerous festivals, his career has taken him to the most prestigious concert halls throughout the world.
A clarinetist much appreciated and recognized by his peers, he is regularly invited to give masterclasses all over the globe (France, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, China, USA, ...).
Featured in the famous program Stars von Morgen presented by Rolando Villazón and broadcasted on Arte in 2020, Joë Christophe took part in the prestigious programme Debüt im Deutschlandfunk Kultur in Berlin in 2021, in which artists such as Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim and Sir Simon Rattle have participated.
In France, he was nominated in 2023 in the category 'Instrumental Soloist Revelation' at the Victoires de la Musique Classique awards.
His first CD 'Idylle', which he recorded with pianist Vincent Mussat and the German label Genuin Classics, explores the beautiful colours, deep feelings and humour of the French and English repertoire for clarinet and piano.
Joë Christophe is an ambassador for the internationally renowned wind instrument manufacturer Henri Selmer Paris.
Joë started to learn the clarinet at the age of seven with Adrien Delattre. Furthering his studies in Valenciennes and Paris with Caroline Delmotte and Olivier Derbesse, he successfully auditioned for the entrance exam of the CNSM of Paris in 2015, joined the class of Philippe Berrod and Arnaud Leroy, and was fast-tracked into professional world.