Biography

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.

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Conlon is the real thing: a master of the orchestra with genuine theatricality and no discernible narcissism.

Los Angeles Times

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September 21, 2024 - October 13, 2024

Madame Butterfly with LA Opera

Dorothy Chandler Pavillion

Los Angeles, CA

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October 19

Verdi’s Messa da Requiem

Teatro Regio Parma

Parma, Italy

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November 8, 2024

Orchestra della Toscana

Teatro Verdi

Florence, IL

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He is a miracle of equilibrium: his dramatic intuition never fails, nor betrays the transparency of the music…

Le Monde de la Musique