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Born: August 10, 1956 - Jennings, Louisiana, USA
Died: February 12, 2016 - Puebla, Mexico |
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The American choral conductor, Albert LeDoux, received his undergraduate degree in oboe from Loyola University in New Orleans in 1981. In addition to his instrumental studies, he was also a member of the Chorale, and served as collaborating pianist for musical ensembles and vocal studios. He spent 15 years in Germany as a professional chorister, soloist, and conductor with opera companies in Regensburg, Heidelberg and Dresden, and with numerous choral ensembles in southern Germany.
In 1997, Albert LeDoux returned to the USA and earned a doctorate in conducting from the University of South Carolina (USC). Further studies have included a fellowship in orchestral conducting at the nationally recognized Conductors' Institute, opera conducting at its partner program at the Spoleto Festival, and Baroque performance practice at Amherst Early Music Festival and the Tafelmusik Institute in Toronto. For two seasons, He was assistant conductor in charge of musical preparation for South Carolina Opera; he also conducted several productions for Opera at USC and led the university's early music ensemble
Albert LeDoux served as Artistic Director of the Bach Society Houston: Bach Choir & Orchestra (2003-2013). Building on the Bach Society Houston's strong tradition, he oversaw the further growth of BSH in many areas, shifting to a professional choir, and adding a chamber music series. As principal conductor he has lead productions of J.S. Bach's St. John Passion (BWV 245), St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244), Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248), Magnificat (BWV 243), and other major works. He directed the Bach Society Houston: Bach Vespers, featuring J.S. Bach cantatas on period instruments and choral repertoire ranging from Victoria through George Frideric Handel, to Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, Max Reger and beyond. In addition to his duties with the Bach Society Houston, he served as Music Director for Christ the King Lutheran Church in Houston (2000-2013), and was interim Artistic Director of NOVA, New Orleans' professional chamber choir.
Albert LeDoux passed away at his home in Puebla, Mexico on February 12, 2016 at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert LeDoux, Sr. and Gertrude Dauterive LeDoux. He is survived by his two sisters, Leonelle (Lee) and Luceia and their families. |
