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Andrew Bisantz serves as Associate Professor of Music at Berklee College of Music's Conservatory of Music, joining in 2023 as principal opera conductor and coach for the opera studio. With over 85 productions across major U.S. opera companies and educational programs, his career spans traditional repertoire and contemporary works by living composers.
His educational background:
- B.M. in piano performance from State University of New York College at Fredonia
- M.M. in orchestral conducting from the Cleveland Institute of Music
Bisantz specializes in opera performance and conducting with expertise spanning Baroque to modern works. He actively champions new compositions through premieres like Alice Riley and Anna Hunter by Michael Ching, while exploring diverse repertoire including Nixon in China, Dead Man Walking, and As One. His artistic approach bridges historical traditions with contemporary innovations in vocal performance.
His notable achievements include:
- Florida Grand Opera Henry C. Clark Conductor (2005)
- South Florida Classical Review Top 10 Musical Events of the Year (2015)
- South Florida Classical Review Top 10 Musical Events of the Year (2021)
As artistic director of Eugene Opera for 15 seasons, Bisantz led 27 productions including company premieres of significant contemporary works. He maintains active conducting relationships with Boston Lyric Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Virginia Opera, and major orchestras including the Buffalo and Rochester philharmonics, demonstrating sustained artistic leadership across North American performance institutions.
