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Robert Spano is one of today’s most compelling conductors, known for his clear communication, expressive leadership, and commitment to 20th- and 21st-century repertoire. Born May 7, 1961 in Conneaut, Ohio and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, Spano studied piano at the Oberlin Conservatory and conducting at the Curtis Institute of Music. His career has spanned orchestras and opera houses across the United States and beyond, with a strong emphasis on championing living composers and new music alongside established classics.