Conductor, violinist, composer
Mr. Fankuchen's "flamboyant" performance "created the illusion that Eugene Ysaye had been born in Argentina, possibly in a bed next to Jean Sibelius."
--- The San Francisco Examiner
About
Conductor, violinist, and composer, Jory Fankuchen, is recognized for his dynamic musicianship, collaborative leadership, and commitment to music education. He currently serves as Music Director of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, following more than fifteen years with the ensemble as a violinist and violist. In addition to his work with the SFCO, Jory is the Resident Conductor of the Debut and Sinfonia Palo Alto Chamber Orchestras and has held leadership roles with ensembles including the San Francisco Civic Strings Orchestra.
An accomplished violinist and violist, Jory maintains an active performing career as an orchestral and chamber musician, with performances spanning a myriad of genres and styles. He is a founding member of the Chamber Music Society of San Francisco and is a member of the Magik Magik Orchestra, Squid Inc, and appears as a regular guest with the New Century Chamber Orchestra. Jory has appeared as soloist with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, the Berkeley Symphony, at the Tanglewood Music Center, and has the distinction of performing on Jascha Heifetz's Guarneri del Gesu violin at the Legion of Honor. As a chamber musician, Jory has performed in concert with artists such as Bonnie Hampton, Joel Krosnick, Robert Mann, Joseph Silverstein, Mark Sokol, Kay Stern, and Ian Swensen.
A dedicated educator, Jory serves on the faculty of Young Chamber Musicians, the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, and has been a visiting lecturer at Cornell University. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory, where he graduated with academic honors.
