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News ― October 16th 2026

In partnership with Rolex, Yannick launched his Mentorship program for young conductors who wish to learn more, primarily about functions related to artistic direction.

During a meeting in New York of representatives from the Rolex company as well as musicians, conductors, singers, donors and representatives of the various collaborating orchestras, Yannick launched his Yannick Nézet-Séguin Mentorship program, a project he has been preparing and thinking about for several years, and which will allow young conductors at the beginning of their career to be better prepared and equipped to assume the functions of Music Director of an institution.

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2026-10-22

The Philadelphia Orchestra

Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia

Janai Brugger,Soprano
Jonah Hoskins, Tenor
Will Liverman, Baritone
Philadelphia Symphonic Choir (Joe Miller, dir.)
Commonwealth Youth Choir (Dominique DeSilva, dir.)
Philadelphia Boys Choir (Jeffrey R. Smith, dir.)
Philadelphia Girls Choir (Nathan Wadley, dir.)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor

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Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade in A minor
Ortiz: Clara
Orff: Carmina burana

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