Conductor: Benoît Kaufman
09 January 2026

Conductor: Benoît Kaufman

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast

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This week’s episode shines a spotlight on the least noticed person on the Eurovision stage…the conductor! Join us as we explore the story of Benoît Kaufman, the musical director of the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover the story of a hard working musician working his way from night-club guitarist to musical director of the world’s largest international televised music competition!

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