Eric Mahl
CONDUCTOR
Known for his clarity, contagious energy and passion, Mr. Mahl has solidified his place as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation. Currently, he is the Music Director with the Ridgefield Symphony, Northport Symphony Orchestra, The Opera at Bar Harbor Music Festival, Philharmonia Orchestra at Third Street and Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra, as well as faculty/festival ensemble conductor at the Charles Ives Music Festival and principal guest conductor with the Geneva Light Opera Company.
“(THIS) PRODUCTION, UNDER THE BATON OF THE CONTAGIOUSLY ENERGETIC AND PASSIONATE CONDUCTOR, ERIC MAHL, WAS IRRESISTIBLY CHARMING—FUNNY, TOUCHING, AND GENUINELY HUMAN.”
Mount Desert Islander
EQUally at home in Symphonic concerts, Opera productions, Pops concerts, popular music and more, Maestro Mahl is looking forward to a 2025-26 season that includes: Engagements with violinist Aubree Oliverson, Marimbist Ji Su Jung, flutist Katie Althen, Grammy winner Judy Collins and many more internationally renowned musicians; Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with the Ridgefield Symphony; performances of a slew of contemporary works by Missy Mazzoli, Kevin Putz, Salvatore Di Vittorio, and more; and countless other exciting performances over the course of the season. This Summer, he heads back to Bar Harbor Music Festival as music director of the Opera for a production of La Traviata, and to the Charles Ives music festival as festival conductor.
I can testify to the excellence of his conducting, and…to the quality of the interpretation and performance.”
-Ridgefield Press