Benjamin Matthew Glassberg-Frost (born 1994, London) is a British conductor.

Ben Glassberg
Born1994 (age 29–30)
London, United Kingdom
OccupationConductor
Websitewww.benglassberg.co.uk

Biography

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Glassberg is from North London and attended Mill Hill School.[1] After completing a Music Degree at the University of Cambridge, he studied conducting with Sian Edwards at the Royal Academy of Music. In 2017, aged 23, he won the Grand Prix at the 55th International Besançon Competition for Young Conductors.

Glassberg has served as associate guest conductor of the Orchestre National de Lyon. He was principal conductor of Glyndebourne on Tour from 2019 to 2021.[2]

With the 2020-2021 season, Glassberg became music director of the Opéra de Rouen Normandie. He became principal guest conductor of the Vienna Volksoper as of the 2022-2023 season,[3] and held this title through 31 December 2023.[4][5] In September 2023, the Vienna Volksoper announced the appointment of Glassberg as its next music director, effective 1 January 2024.[4][5]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "Where Are They Now: Ben Glassberg - New Principal Conductor At Glyndebourne". Old Millhillians (Mill Hill Alumni). 11 February 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Ben Glassberg appointed Principal Conductor of the Glyndebourne Tour" (Press release). Glyndebourne Opera. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Ben Glassberg conducts new production of Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor at Volksoper Wien" (Press release). Intermusica. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Stabübergabe an der Volksoper Wien" (Press release). Volksoper Wien. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Ben Glassberg announced as next Music Director of the Volksoper Wien" (Press release). Intermusica. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  6. ^ Dominy Clements (June 2019). "Recording of the Month: 'Tempéraments'". MusicWeb International. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
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Cultural offices
Preceded by Principal Conductor, Glyndebourne on Tour
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Adam Hickox
Preceded by Music Director, Opéra de Rouen Normandie
2020–present
Succeeded by
incumbent
Preceded by Music Director, Vienna Volksoper
2024–present
Succeeded by
incumbent