Julian Pellicano

Biography

Known for his versatility across a broad spectrum of genres, dynamic interpretations andmeticulous technique,American-Canadian conductor Julian Pellicano is the Music Director and Principal Conductor of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Associate Conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Bringing an incisive musicality and collaborative spirit to every performance, he has built a wide-ranging international career leading the Winnipeg Free Press to proclaim that “his versatility is truly astonishing.”

As a guest he has conducted orchestras in North America and abroad including the Seattle Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Orquestra de Valencia, Edmonton Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic, The Florida Orchestra, the Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre, the Hartford Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and the Vermont Symphony among others.

Passionate about the intersection of music and dance, Pellicano has collaborated with internationally renowned dancers and choreographers. Upcoming ballet performances include return engagements with the National Ballet of Canada and Orlando Ballet, a debut with Hong Kong Ballet, as well as extensive performing and touring with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Aspecialist in performing films live with orchestra, Mr. Pellicano’s catalogue of film projectsencompasses over 20 titles.

Julian Pellicano studied conducting at the Yale School of Music, the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. His career grew out of unconventional beginnings, performing as a primarily self-taught percussionist, timpanist, drummer and accordionist. He studied percussion at the Peabody Conservatory, the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Yale School of Music. He also holds a degree in philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University.