Born in 1946, Philippe Nahon veered toward orchestra conducting following his studies in art and piano. He has trained with Louis Fourestier, Jean-Sébastian Béreau, Pierre Dervaux, Roberto Benzi, and taken part in a workshop led by Herbert von Karajan.

His collaboration with Marius Constant launched an exciting era of discovery in the fields of contemporary music, jazz, improvisation, happenings and experimental theatre. His encounter with Peter Brook soon got him hooked onto the path of exploring the infinite creative possibilities that infuse the interrelated realms of music, theatre, dance, circus...

Currently the Music Director of the Ars Nova Instrumental Ensemble, Philippe Nahon continues to advocate contemporary creation and to promote music and musical ventures by giving them a theatrical slant.