James Conlon, one of today’s most versatile and respected conductors, has cultivated a vast symphonic, operatic and choral repertoire.
Since his 1974 debut with the New York Philharmonic, he has conducted virtually every major American and European symphony orchestra. Through worldwide touring, an extensive discography and filmography, numerous writings, television appearances, and guest speaking engagements, Conlon is one of classical music’s most recognised figures.
Conlon is music director of LA Opera and artistic advisor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He has served as music director of the Ravinia Festival, summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and is music director laureate of the Cincinnati May Festival. He has led more than 270 performances at the Metropolitan Opera.
Conlon is a noted advocate for composers suppressed by the Nazi regime. Among his prizes are four GRAMMY Awards, a 2002 Legion d’honneur from then-President of the French Republic Jacques Chirac, and a 2018 Commendatore Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana from Sergio Mattarella, president of the Italian Republic.
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