TYRONE PATERSON
Conductor
One of Canada's leading opera conductors, Tyrone Paterson has led acclaimed performances across North America, Europe and Asia. He has held the position of Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Opera Lyra Ottawa since 1998. He also serves as Music Advisor and Principal Conductor for Manitoba Opera and as an Artistic Advisor to Opera Hong Kong. He previously served for many years as Resident Conductor and Artistic Administrator for Calgary Opera. He is also a strong proponent of Music Education having been instrumental in creating OLO's Opera Studio training program as well as OLO's "Silver Cast" performances.
"Paterson, who has made a name for himself as an opera conductor, stands well over six feet tall and is a commanding figure on the podium. He has expressive hands, and his baton patterns are crisp and clear. The maestro’s speaking is as articulate as his conducting, and he was able to put the large audience at ease from the start."
