Conductor | Educator | creative

Elizabeth Askren

Conductor | Educator | creator

"Elizabeth Askren’s conducting captured the score’s magic."
-The Wall Street Journal, 2022

"...Askren inspired virtuosic achievements from the pit, from seamless ensemble playing to exposed, characterful solos, all beautifully rendered..."
-Opera Today, 2022

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 advocate for inclusive excellence in the arts.

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May 23, 2025

Elizabeth Askren announced as Director of Yale Symphony Orchestra

Director of the Yale Symphony Orchestra and Associate Professor Adjunct at the Yale School of Music

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February 23, 2026
OperaWire

Q & A: Elizabeth Askren on Growing MaestraMagic! & Opera as a Comic Book

Following the release of the Spanish edition of MaestraMagic!’s comic book, “La Flauta Mágica,” Dr. Elizabeth Askren sat down with OperaWire to discuss this creative journey.

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