Véronique Jourdain Artists Management
The Agency
Over the past forty years, I have enjoyed an immensely fulfilling professional journey, representing distinguished conductors and instrumentalists such as Semyon Bychkov, Maxim Emelyanychev, John Eliot Gardiner, Benjamin Grosvenor, Mariss Jansons, Katia & Marielle Labèque, Viktoria Mullova, Mikhail Rudy and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, working fully internationally as a senior manager at IMG Artists, from London, and, in recent years, as head of my own agency VJAM from Paris.
The rapid and outstanding development of conductor and pianist Maxim Emelyanychev’s career in the past few years has recently led me to focus my work on him exclusively.
It is a genuine privilege to devote my energy and experience to working closely with him, nurturing his creative vision and supporting the continued growth of his international career, within a relationship built on mutual understanding and shared trust.
© Christopher Bowen
Maxim Emelyanychev inspires a true spirit of adventure among his collaborators, shaping performances that pulse with shared energy, spontaneity, and imagination. Renowned for his infectious enthusiasm, he brings out the individuality of each musician while forging a distinctive and compelling collective sound.
Since 2019, Maxim has served as Principal Conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. He is also Chief Conductor of the periodinstrument ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro and, from the 2025/26 season, takes up the position of Principal Guest Conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Maxim’s multifaceted versatility has earned him invitations from leading international venues to serve as a season resident, including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and the Philharmonie Essen for the 2025/26 eason and Radio-France in 2027/28.