Roberto Kalb Tickets

Roberto Kalb is a prominent conductor and composer serving as Music Director at Detroit Opera since 2022. His career blends conducting, composition, and leadership, with notable debuts and world premieres performed on major stages. Kalb’s work spans orchestral works and chamber music, reflecting a rich musical education and a commitment to new American repertoire. This page offers a detailed biography, highlights from his discography focused on composition, and a look at upcoming engagements for 2025–26. Secure your seats for his performances with Detroit Opera and follow his official channels for the latest updates.

Kalb’s career highlights include the world premiere of Tobias Picker's Awakenings at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in 2022 and house debuts with esteemed companies such as SF Opera and Wolf Trap Opera. He is a recipient of the 2021 Georg Solti Career Assistance Award from the Solti Foundation U.S., recognizing his rising impact in the field. Kalb studied composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (BA) and the University of Michigan (MM), pursuing dual Doctoral studies at New England Conservatory and the University of Michigan. In addition to conducting, his compositions feature works like Máscaras for Orchestra, Le Dormeur du Val for piano trio, Ryden Scenes for string quartet, and String Quartet No. 1. While his discography concentrates on compositions rather than performer albums, his music continues to be performed by ensembles across the United States. Upcoming 2025–26 Detroit Opera engagements include Madama Butterfly (Nov 14–16, 2025) and Highway 1 / Down in the Valley (Dec 7, 11, 13, 2025). Looking ahead, Kalb is scheduled for a Metropolitan Opera debut in La Bohème in 2026. Follow him on social media for the latest news and projects.