Yannick Nézet-Séguin, CC (French pronunciation: [ja.nik ne.zɛ se.ɡɛ̃]; born Yannick Séguin; [1] 6 March 1975) is a Canadian conductor and pianist. He is the music director of the Orchestre Métropolitain (Montréal), the Metropolitan Opera (New York City), and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Recipient of numerous awards, including three honorary doctorates, Yannick Nézet-Séguin has, conducted more than 1700 performances.

In September 2018, Yannick Nézet-Séguin becomes the third Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Music Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 2012, he becomes Artistic and Music Director in February 2023 and renews his contract until 2030.

Mar 2, 2025 · Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Canadian conductor and pianist who was credited with revitalizing the Philadelphia Orchestra during his tenure as music director. He later became music director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Read more about Nezet-Seguin’s life …

Yannick Nézet-Séguin has emerged as one of the most influential conductors of his generation. Known for his spirited conducting and profound musical insight, Nézet-Séguin has deeply impacted audiences and the musicians who collaborate with him worldwide.

Aug 20, 2023 · Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor of orchestras in New York City, Philadelphia, and Montreal, wants to break down the walls that have kept some audiences from classical music and opera.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin is the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Orchestre Métropolitain since 2000. In September 2019, Yannick Nézet-Séguin announces the renewal for life of his contract with the OM.

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Canadian-born conductor and pianist Yannick Nézet-Séguin became the Metropolitan Opera’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director with the beginning of the 2018–19 season.

Feb 24, 2015 · Yannick Nézet-Séguin has agreed to conduct three concerts in his place: two in Carnegie Hall, New York, wher he’ll conduct the complete cycle of Brahms symphonies in two evenings, November 30 at 8 p.m. (S1 and S2) and December 1st at 8 p.m. ( S3 and S4).