Praised for “inspiring virtuosic achievements from the pit” (Opera Today) and “palpable happiness” (Le Monde) from the artists with whom she collaborates, Elizabeth Askren empowers musicians around the world as a conductor, educator, and cultural activist.
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
Dr. Elizabeth Askren, an accomplished and celebrated conductor, has two primary passions: music, and being an effective leader that brings the power of music to as many people and communities as possible. The combination of these two led her to Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Executive Education, where she first completed Nonprofit Financial Stewardship in 2014