Best Conductor

As the Chief Conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, Kirill Petrenko is widely regarded as the most significant conductor of his generation. Known for his obsessive attention to detail and his ability t...

Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor, and teacher of the Romantic era. He was known for his innovative piano compositions, dazzling performances, and charismatic personali...

Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross, was a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking her life repeatedly to lead enslaved people to freedom. After escaping slavery herself, she made numerous trips...

Andris Nelsons is a conductor of immense power and warmth, currently leading both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. His conducting style is characterized by a deep, r...

Christian Thielemann is a conductor of the 'old school,' known for his deep, authoritative interpretations of the German Romantic repertoire, particularly Wagner and Strauss. His conducting style is c...

Antonio Pappano is a conductor of immense experience and versatility, having led the Royal Opera House for many years and now taking the helm of the London Symphony Orchestra. He is a master of both t...

Daniel Barenboim (born 1942) is an Argentinian-Israeli pianist and conductor known for his versatility and his profound musicality. His interpretations are characterized by a dramatic intensity and a...

Marin Alsop is a trailblazing conductor who has broken down barriers for women in the classical world. As the first woman to lead a major American orchestra, she has been a powerful advocate for diver...

Yannick Nézet-Séguin is a powerhouse of the modern classical scene, serving as the Music Director of both the Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra. His energy is infectious, and his abili...