Maestro Constantine Orbelian brings a lifetime of global excellence to his role as Executive & Music Director and Principal Conductor of New York City Opera.
With four Grammy nominations and a conducting career that spans the world’s most prestigious stages - from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to Teatro Colón, the Bolshoi Theatre.
HE NOW LEADS “THE PEOPLE’S OPERA” INTO ITS NEW CHAPTER.
Celebrated as “THE SINGER’S DREAM COLLABORATOR” by Opera News, Maestro Orbelian is known for his extraordinary sensitivity to vocal artistry, empowering great voices to shine.
He has worked with many of the world’s most beloved stars - including Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Lawrence Brownlee, Elīna Garanča, Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, Charles Castronovo, and Sondra Radvanovsky - shaping unforgettable performances on a global scale.
Honored with major awards across Europe, the United States, and beyond, Maestro Orbelian brings not only deep musical mastery but also visionary leadership to NYCO. Under his direction, the company is reimagining opera for the 21st century - commissioning fresh, engaging programs, touring landmark venues around the world, and launching cultural collaborations that build bridges through music.
With Maestro Orbelian at the helm, New York City Opera enters a thrilling new era: honoring its historic roots while expanding its reach across generations and continents.
Reviving a cultural icon for a new generation