Megan Mooremezzo-soprano First photo by Dario Acosta; next two photos by Rachael LaurinPress photosDuring the 2023-24 season, lyric coloratura mezzo-soprano Megan Moore makes her Seattle Opera debut singing Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia; reprises her portrayal of Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni in a return to...
Jean-Marie Zeitouniconductor First two photos by David Curleigh Press photosJean-Marie Zeitouni studied at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, most notably under Maestro Raffi Armenian, and graduated in conducting, percussion, and music theory.Mr. Zeitouni has been artistic director of the I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra (2011–21);...
Previous Next Tan Dunconductor Press photosThe world-renowned artist and UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador Tan Dun has made an indelible mark on the world’s music scene with a creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical music, multimedia performance, and Eastern and Western traditions. He is a winner of...
James Bagwellassociate conductor Photo by Daniel WelchPress PhotosJames Bagwell maintains an active international schedule as a conductor of choral, operatic, and orchestral music. He was recently named associate conductor and academic director of The Orchestra Now (TŌN) and was appointed principal guest conductor of the American...
Zachary Schwartzmanresident conductor Photos by Matt DinePress PhotosZachary Schwartzman has conducted around the United States, in Brazil, England, Bosnia, and Mexico. His orchestral performances have been featured on NPR, including a national broadcast on “Performance Today.” A recipient of the career development grant from the Bruno...
Bard College Conservatory Orchestra Bard College Conservatory of Music expands Bard’s spirit of innovation in arts and education. The Conservatory, which opened in 2005, offers a five-year, double-degree program at the undergraduate level and, at the graduate level, programs in vocal arts, conducting, and instrumental performance,...
Bard College Chamber Singers Formed in 2002 by music director James Bagwell, Bard College Chamber Singers is an auditioned choir of Bard students and alumni/ae from all programs of the College. The Chamber Singers have performed with the Bard Baroque Ensemble and in concerts of Haydn’s...
Photo by Matt Dine Leon Botstein Leon Botstein is founder and music director of The Orchestra Now (TŌN), music director and principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO), artistic codirector of Bard SummerScape and the Bard Music Festival, and conductor laureate and principal guest conductor of...