James Conlon

Born, raised and educated in New York, Conlon made his New York Philharmonic debut in 1974. He served as Music Director of Los Angeles Opera for 20 years starting in 2006, conducting over 500 performances of more than 70 works. He has held principal conductor roles at the Paris Opera (1995–2004), General Music Director of Cologne Germany (1989–2002), and Music Director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (1983–91). He was Music Director of Cincinnati May Festival for 37 years (1979–2016) and the Ravinia Festival (2005–2015). He has conducted over 270 performances at the Metropolitan Opera.