Cailin Marcel Manson Tickets

Meet Cailin Marcel Manson, a prolific conductor and performer shaping the contemporary opera and classical performance landscape. A Professor of Practice at Clark University, Manson directs music performance, leads university ensembles, and chairs Vocal Studies at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. His career spans leadership roles in several esteemed organizations, including Music Director of Barn Opera/Opera Vermont and Conductor-in-Residence at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts. He also serves as Artistic Director/CEO of the New England Repertory Orchestra. This page highlights his rich biography, recent premieres, and upcoming performances.

From making a notable Carnegie Hall conducting debut in March 2023 with Verdi's Messa da Requiem—becoming the second Black performer to conduct the work there—to premiering contemporary works like John Aylward's Oblivion (released Sept 2023) and Matthew Malsky's A Dill Pickle (released May 2024), Manson continually pushes boundaries. Fans and venue partners will find forthcoming appearances, including Mozart arias at Hubbard Hall on August 3, 2025, and a Puccini double bill at Opera Vermont on September 19–20, 2025. Follow his official channels for updates and exclusive insight into rehearsals, recordings, and live performances across the Northeast.