Conlon Live Pre-Show talks return ahead of LA Opera “Aida” Opening
Tomorrow is the opening of the LA Opera’s production of Aida, and the LA Opera is thrilled to be able to bring back a crowd favorite: James {…}
He has long been one of classical music’s most compelling advocates, but somewhere along the way, Conlon has fully assumed the mantle of the most accomplished music director currently on the podium of an American opera house.
Opera News, July 2019
...one of America's leading conductors...
The New York Times
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 videography, numerous essays and commentaries, frequent television appearances and guest speaking engagements, Mr. Conlon is one of classical music’s most recognized interpreters.
Read full bioConlon is the real thing: a master of the orchestra with genuine theatricality and no discernible narcissism.
Los Angeles Times
Tomorrow is the opening of the LA Opera’s production of Aida, and the LA Opera is thrilled to be able to bring back a crowd favorite: James {…}
The next Baltimore Symphony Orchestra season at their Meyerhoff and Strathmore Symphony Halls has just been announced, with James Conlon conducting {…}
August 3, 2022
Part of the RSMI Master Classes - RSMI Program for Voice
Bennett Gordon Hall
Highland Park, IL
August 11 & 13, 2022
Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Apollo Chorus of Chicago, Lucas Meachem (baritone)
Martin Theatre
Highland Park, IL
August 12 & 14, 2022
Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Apollo Chorus of Chicago, Matthew Polenzani
Martin Theatre
Highland Park, IL
He is a miracle of equilibrium: his dramatic intuition never fails, nor betrays the transparency of the music…
Le Monde de la Musique