Biography

Swedish conductor Elin Gripstrand currently holds the position as the first conductor in the professional talent program at Folkoperan in Stockholm. During the season 26/27 she will conduct performances and also take part in workshops. 

Born in Sweden in 2000, the young conductor recently completed her studies in orchestral conducting and classical vocals at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, Norway, under the guidance of prof. Ole Kristian Ruud, Rolf Gupta & Johannes Gustavsson. Parts of her studies were completed at Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. 

Elin has a broad repertoire rooted in the symphonic music, spanning to opera, baroque and military music. She has also worked a lot with contemporary music and has conducted around 20 world premiers.