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Stephen Alltop is a Senior Lecturer in Conducting, Harpsichord, and Oratorio at the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University. He serves as conductor of the Baroque Music Ensemble and directs multiple orchestras, including the Apollo Chorus of Chicago, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra.
- Musical leadership with collaborations involving Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Ravinia Festival, and The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Advocate for under-represented composers, premiering works by Michael Abels, John Luther Adams, and Stacy Garrop
- Active in historic performance practices with ensembles like Boston's Handel and Haydn Orchestra and Chicago Bach Project
His research interests span oratorio traditions, early music, and interdisciplinary collaborations with composers. The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra under his leadership received multiple programming excellence awards, and he was named Conductor of the Year in 2022. Alltop has performed at iconic venues including the Basilique St. Denis and Symphony Center, with recordings on Cedille and Albany labels. He lectures for organizations including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Kellogg School of Management.
