IMG Artists is delighted to welcome conductor Caleb Young to its roster for general management. Caleb will be represented by Artist Manager Femke Lenau.
Known for his outstanding interpretations of American music, Berlin-based conductor Caleb Young has gained international renown as one of today’s most exciting American artists. A former mentee of legendary Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste, his rigorous training in the European classical tradition, joined with his passion for performing great American music, results in daring and fresh renditions of both.
Caleb has led a number of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Finnish Chamber Orchestra, Tapiola Sinfonietta, Russian National Orchestra, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. As cover conductor, he works regularly with John Williams, Gustavo Dudamel, and orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has served the Cincinnati Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
In the 2023-2024 season, Caleb will debut with the Aalborg Symphony in Denmark, Hamilton Philharmonic in Canada as a Music Director Candidate, and the National Symphony Orchestra in Dublin. He also returns to American orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Kansas City Symphony. Following his successful step-in performances with the Kansas City Symphony last season, he will be featured by the orchestra in varied programs throughout the 2023-24 season, encompassing eight weeks of programming.
Caleb’s electrifying debut at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, witnessed by 14,000 attendees, showcased his exceptional artistry. Leading both the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, he conducted a massive program featuring Ligeti, Strauss, and Khachaturian. This performance not only demonstrated Young’s technical prowess but also highlighted his ability to connect with a diverse and expansive audience.
Concluding a highly impactful eight-year tenure with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Caleb’s journey from Assistant Conductor to Associate Conductor has been swift and transformative. In the 2021/22 season, he pioneered the role of Guest Conductor for Engagement, a position created solely for him. Caleb’s innovative approach and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on this community.
Caleb said: “Joining IMG Artists is a significant milestone in my artistic journey. I am inspired by their unwavering commitment to artistic excellence and the shared vision of pushing the boundaries of classical music. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at IMG Artists to create unforgettable musical experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.“
Femke said: “It´s with an immense joy and excitement that the bond Caleb Young and I have formed, leads to the representation of Caleb here at IMG Artists. Caleb´s intelligent way of conducting thrives for excellence with precision and talent, without ever losing the musicality to it. Caleb´s passion and love for classical music and beyond is thrilling to experience and I am really looking forward to our onward collaboration.”
Photo credit: Neda Navaee
