Dennis Russell Davies

Biography

Dennis Russell Davies is an American conductor and pianist, renowned for his work with innovative staging. He co-founded the American Composers Orchestra in 1977 and served as its music director until 2002. As General Music Director of the Baden-Württemberg State Opera House in Stuttgart, Germany, Davies premiered two Philip Glass operas and collaborated with directors like Robert Altman. He currently holds positions with the Brno Philharmonic and the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra.