James Conlon

Conductor and educator of classical music

James Conlon - Conductor and educator of classical music
Born

March 18th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American conductor and educator received recognition for work with several prestigious orchestras. Served as music director for the Los Angeles Opera, leading performances that garnered critical acclaim. Adopted the role of music director for the Ravinia Festival and produced numerous concerts based on diverse themes. Actively contributed to classical music education through various initiatives, enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the genre.

Music director of the Los Angeles Opera

Music director of the Ravinia Festival

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