
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.
Elizabeth Askren Conducts the Texas Festival Orchestra at Round Top Festival
After taking a medical leave of absence last academic year, Yale School of Music associate professor Elizabeth Askren returned this fall to direct the Yale Symphony Orchestra as it begins its 2026-27 season.