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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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2026-09-22

Metropolitan Opera

Lincoln Center, New York

LADY MACBETH: Lise Davidsen, Soprano
MACDUFF: Freddy De Tommaso, Tenor (Except October 2)
MACDUFF: Rafael Davila, Tenor (October 2)
MACBETH: Quinn Kelsey, Baritone
BANQUO: Ryan Speedo Green, Bass-Baritone
CHORUS: Tilman Michael, Director
MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR: Yannick Nézet-Séguin


PRODUCTION: Louisa Proske
SET DESIGNER: Jon Bausor
COSTUME DESIGNER: Montana Levi Blanco
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Adam Silverman
CHORÉGRAPHER: Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson
FIGHT DIRECTOR: Ran Arthur Braun
CHORUS DIRECTOR: Tilman Michael

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Giuseppe Verdi: MACBETH

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