About this event
ConcertMira Kardan, cello
James Conlon is a rare figure whose work has defined and enriched the classical music traditions of the US and Europe for over 50 years. Since his New York Philharmonic debut in 1974, he has led virtually every major American and European symphony orchestra and has conducted at most of the world’s most prestigious opera houses. Conlon has been Music Director of the Los Angeles Opera for 20 years, where he has led more operas (over 500 performances of more than 70 works), more than any other conductor in the company’s 40-year history.
“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)
Part of the Temerty Orchestral Program at The Glenn Gould School (GGS), the Royal Conservatory Orchestra (RCO) is widely regarded as an outstanding ensemble and one of the best training orchestras in North America. It consists of instrumental students in the undergraduate and graduate programs of The Glenn Gould School. Graduates of the RCO have joined the ranks of the greatest orchestras in the world.