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andrés lopera colombian born latino conductor in the u s 0 skip to content andrés lopera home bio schedule press contact open menu close menu andrés lopera home bio schedule press contact open menu close menu home bio schedule press contact andrés lopera is a colombian born orchestra conductor and music director known for dynamic classical and pops programming symphonic storytelling and building deep connections between professional symphony orchestras and their communities about andrés lopera is an international orchestral conductor from colombia and music director of the richmond symphony orchestra in indiana based in the united states he brings energy clarity and a strong sense of connection to the podium his work spans professional regional and youth orchestras with experience in masterworks opera new music education concerts symphonic pops and large outdoor community performances during his six seasons as associate conductor of the columbus symphony orchestra lopera conducted classical programs family concerts picnic with the pops and popcorn pops programs and crossover concerts that brought orchestral music to broad public audiences his conducting experience includes work with the los angeles philharmonic cincinnati symphony orchestra louisiana philharmonic oregon symphony new world symphony xalapa symphony orchestra and other ensembles in the united states and latin america at the center of his work is a belief that orchestral music can be artistically excellent immediate and deeply welcoming contact an intensely energetic conductor who leads a take no prisoners reading of major symphonic repertoire the oregonian oregonlive the young colombian conductor emerges victorious after an extensive two year international search marking an exciting new chapter the violin channel inviting families to sing dance and monkey around bringing orchestral music to life with interactive vibrant family concerts broadwayworld columbus upcoming schedule featured september 19 2026 7 30 pm 8 30 pm 19 30 20 30 7 30 pm 8 30 pm opening concert 70th season the homecoming september 19 2026 7 30 pm 8 30 pm 19 30 20 30 7 30 pm 8 30 pm program joan tower made in america ferdinand david trombone concerto beethoven symphony no 5 this opening concert reconnects the orchestra with its origins richmond s own matt vaughn stands at the center of the celebration reflecting the role the orchestra plays in developing world class artists opening the season once again with the national anthem reinforces a sense of tradition and shared identity while joan tower s made in america places a leading american female composer at the forefront of the 70th season connecting the orchestra s legacy to a broader and more inclusive future the program culminates with beethoven s fifth symphony performed at the first rso concert as the first symphony to prominently feature trombones it creates a natural connection to matt s presence on stage from darkness to light beethoven builds toward a final movement that expands the orchestra s sound with the addition of piccolo and contrabassoon it is both a celebration and a sense of anticipation for the growth that lies ahead this season read more september 19 2026 7 30 pm 8 30 pm 19 30 20 30 7 30 pm 8 30 pm october 11 2026 3 00 pm 10 00 pm 15 00 22 00 3 00 pm 10 00 pm family concert the family adventure october 11 2026 3 00 pm 10 00 pm 15 00 22 00 3 00 pm 10 00 pm read more october 11 2026 3 00 pm 10 00 pm 15 00 22 00 3 00 pm 10 00 pm november 21 2026 7 30 pm 10 00 pm 19 30 22 00 7 30 pm 10 00 pm shostakovich 5 light voice strength november 21 2026 7 30 pm 10 00 pm 19 30 22 00 7 30 pm 10 00 pm read more november 21 2026 7 30 pm 10 00 pm 19 30 22 00 7 30 pm 10 00 pm view full schedule