Nicole Paiement Tickets

Nicole Paiement is a renowned conductor and visionary leader in contemporary opera. As founder and Artistic Director of Opera Parallèlle in San Francisco, she has positioned the company at the forefront of innovative productions, blending chamber aesthetics with new music and bold storytelling. Her work spans world premieres, re-orchestrations, and collaborations with major opera houses, making her a respected figure in the global opera community.

Beyond her role with Opera Parallèlle, Paiement serves as Principal Guest Conductor at The Dallas Opera and appears as a guest conductor with companies such as Welsh National Opera (WNO), Seattle Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and more. Her programming emphasizes contemporary repertoire and early 20th-century French music, bringing fresh perspectives to the stage while honoring musical roots.

For 2025, audiences can look forward to world premieres and performances across San Francisco and beyond, including The Pigeon Keeper at Cowell Theater, Fort Mason, and Harvey Milk Reimagined at the Blue Shield of California Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. She is a dynamic advocate for new music, education, and community engagement, underscoring her commitment to making contemporary opera accessible and impactful.

Nicole Paiement’s credentials include the American Composers Forum’s Champion of New Music Award (2016) for contributions to contemporary music. Her public bios and season pages appear on Opera Parallèlle, English National Opera (ENO), Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dallas Opera, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, reflecting a career that connects audiences with living composers and bold staging ideas.

Explore Nicole Paiement’s extensive discography highlights, including collaborations with leading ensembles and world premiere recordings. Her conducting style blends precision with expressive storytelling, inviting audiences to experience contemporary opera through a musical lens that is both intimate and expansive. Follow her latest projects and future appearances to secure your seats for groundbreaking performances.

• Upcoming 2025 engagements: The Pigeon Keeper (world premiere, March 7–9, 2025, Cowell Theater, Fort Mason) and Harvey Milk Reimagined (May 31–June 7, 2025, Blue Shield of California Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts). Date to be announced for additional performances.
• Special events: Harvey Milk Day performance on May 22, 2025 in San Francisco with Opera Parallèlle and local partners.
• Discography highlights: Notable recordings and premieres centered on contemporary works and early French repertoire, with world premieres and new orchestrations contributing to the modern operatic canon.