Bio

Peter Lipari is an acclaimed conductor whose talent and enthusiasm have led to numerous engagements in the United States, Europe, and Australia. His lively styles of conducting and audience interaction win the hearts of concertgoers and reviewers alike.

Maestro Lipari's goal is to guide every aggregation he leads to be the finest ensemble of its kind and to reach as many music lovers in the area as possible. A conductor of initiative and vision, Lipari continues to prove his skills as an orchestra builder and a community leader.

Maestro Lipari is currently Music Director of the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Singers, and Festival Orchestra.

Maestro Lipari has guest conducted a wide range of symphonic and operatic performances with many ensembles including:

• Grant Park Orchestra, Rockford Symphony, L'Opera Piccola, Chicago Musical College and Light Opera Works in the Chicago area

• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, Eugene (Oregon) Opera and Ohio Light Opera

• Spoleto Festivals, both in Italy and the U.S.

• Bournemouth Sinfonietta, City of Southampton Orchestra, and London Mozart Players in England

• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Australia