With a strong international reputation for his interpretations of both orchestral and operatic music, Canadian conductor Julian Kuerti combines a confident style, artistic integrity, and passion for collaboration, bringing him to the forefront of the music scene. Julian Kuerti has led major symphony orchestras, has appeared in renowned opera houses and concert halls on five continents, and enjoys close working relationships with many of the leading soloists and singers of today.

In 2018, Kuerti was named Music Director of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. The KSO is one of the flagship orchestras in Michigan, celebrating its 100th anniversary in the 2021-2022 season. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kuerti’s visionary leadership kept the orchestra playing throughout, embracing new technologies and formats for concerts to wide critical acclaim. The KSO celebrated the end of its 100th season with the premiere of André Previn’s Concerto for Orchestra, the last major work written by this American composer.