Enrico Fagone – Conductor
Dynamic, versatile, and charismatic, Enrico Fagone has been hailed as a magnetic presence on stage. Critics have noted his “ability to elicit from the orchestra a precise and cohesive sound—compact, powerful, and intimate” (MusiCultura), as well as bring “real narrative awareness to the podium, enhancing the choreographic elements of the score without falling into easy absorption of the musical language” (L’Ape Musicale).
He currently serves as Music and Artistic Director of the Long Island Concert Orchestra in New York and of the Orchestra Bottesini. As of November 2025, he has been appointed Associate Conductor of Teatro Grattacielo in New York, following the success of the world premiere of Daniel Asia’s opera The Tin Angel. “Conductor Fagone impressively wrangled both the orchestra and the singers scattered throughout the large space.” (Classic Voice North America).
Fagone has conducted world-renowned ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra, RAI National Symphony Orchestra of Turin, Milan Symphony Orchestra, Sicilian Symphony Orchestra, Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, Marche Philharmonic Orchestra, Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of Padua and Veneto, Italian Virtuosi, Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra, Savaria Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of the Serbian National Theatre, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, and FOI Opera Orchestra Italiana. He has also performed in prestigious venues and festivals like Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, Belcanto Opera Festival Bad Wildbad, Teatro Petruzzelli (Bari), Royal Opera Festival of Krakow, and Teatro Regio di Parma among many others.
Equally active in the operatic field, he collaborates regularly with distinguished singers including Freddie De Tommaso, Emily D’Angelo (CulturArte), Vladimir Stoyanov, Michele Pertusi, Fiorenza Cedolins, and many others. In October 2025 he returned to the Verdi Festival in Parma, receiving outstanding acclaim: “With a confident and precise gesture, Fagone led the orchestra with elegance and momentum, demonstrating great attention to detail and offering constant support to the singers” (Classicamente).
In 2019, Fagone debuted with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra in a broadcast concert featuring celebrated pianist and frequent collaborator, Martha Argerich and He recently conducted the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana in a special concert marking the United Nations’ visit to Switzerland.
A virtuoso double bassist, Fagone studied orchestral conducting at the Claudio Abbado Civic School of Milan, specializing in operatic repertoire with Daniele Agiman at the Academy of Salsomaggiore-Parma. His training was further enriched through studies with Jorma Panula in Helsinki, who encouraged him to pursue a conducting career. Fagone also had the opportunity to follow major operatic and symphonic productions under the guidance of Maestros Semyon Bychkov and Fabio Luisi.
He teaches at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana and regularly gives masterclasses at prestigious institutions such as the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music. He also serves as Artistic Director of the Giovanni Bottesini International Competition.
His discography is highly distinguished, with recordings on labels such as EMI, Deutsche Grammophon, Warner, Stradivarius and Da Vinci. He recently conducted the London Symphony Orchestra on the album Aspire (Musica Solis), featuring clarinetist Seunghee Lee and composer and bandoneonist JP Jofre—a recording nominated for a Grammy Award.
Upcoming engagements include his debut at the Arena di Verona, a third appearance this year with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, and debuts with Opera Southwest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and with Opera Carolina.
Praise for Enrico Fagone:
“Fagone possesses a natural ability to approach musically everything he conducts. His charismatic personality makes him a conductor of great interest!” — Jorma Panula
“Enrico Fagone is an extraordinary musician!” — Martha Argerich
“What an immense joy to perform with the fantastic Fagone!” — Vadim Repin
“Fagone has great personality and charisma!” — Katia & Marielle Labèque
“With Fagone on the podium, in his now widely appreciated role as conductor.” — La Gazzetta di Parma
“He has been defined by the classical music press as one of the most promising musicians at the international level.
Even at his early age, the quality and experience of Enrico Fagone’s (ranging from Martha Argerich to the Juilliard school of New York )I am determined to back this statement.”
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