An exploration of the orchestra conductor role history and artistic power behind shaping live symphonic music.

Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero lives for music — pulling the best out of every player in an orchestra in the most dramatic way. Guerrero has traveled the world performing. Recently, he sat down with CBS ...

Filmmaker Maggie Contreras was in her car, listening to NPR‘s “All Things Considered,” when she heard a report that piqued her interest. “The world of orchestra conducting is still dominated by men.

Smart performed seven orchestral pieces with the students as guest artist and leader, all without a conductor. The repertoire ...

Jan. 23—As the music director and conductor of the Aiken Symphony orchestra, Dr. Scott Weiss has three priorities. They include having "the highest quality orchestra we possibly can," he told the ...

The Master of Music in Conducting (with specializations in wind conducting or orchestral conducting) is designed to provide conductors with unparalleled hands-on experience and personalized ...

After a 33-year tenure, Diane Wittry will step down as music director and conductor for the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.

Christian Reif has been appointed the new General Music Director of Wuppertaler Bühnen und Sinfonieorchester, starting his role in the 2027/28 season. Reif, a GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, will ...

Diane Wittry will conclude her 33-year tenure leading the orchestra when she conducts her final concert in the fall of 2027.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin have unveiled the 2026–27 season—Nézet-Séguin ...

Jacob Joyce will conduct The Syracuse Orchestra as the sixth of six candidates for the position of music director.

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