Revisiting Composers Suppressed by the Nazis
Alex Ross writes an article discussing composers whose music was suppressed by the Nazi regime, mentioning Conlon’s efforts to recover the {…}
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
Alex Ross writes an article discussing composers whose music was suppressed by the Nazi regime, mentioning Conlon’s efforts to recover the {…}
Ahead of his performances with the CSO April 11-13, Kyle MacMillan explores James’ long-standing relationship with the Chicago Symphony {…}
He is a miracle of equilibrium: his dramatic intuition never fails, nor betrays the transparency of the music…
Le Monde de la Musique