Grammy award-winning conductor & music director since 1991 of the Albany Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Respected for his exploration of unusual repertoire, educational programming, community outreach and recording initiatives
Frequently in demand as a guest conductor, and has worked with most of America’s major orchestras as well as others around the globe
Toured with the ASO twice to Carnegie Hall, once to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and along the entire Erie Canal for the Symphony's "Water Music NY" 2017 project
Founder, The Dogs of Desire, a contemporary ensemble composed of ASO members
Master’s degree in Orchestral Conducting from The Julliard School, Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley