“James Blachly conducted the orchestra and paced the work with aplomb.” - Stephen Ledbetter, Musical Intelligencer

Full Review in the Boston Globe.

Odyssey Opera

Odyssey Opera: James is the first guest conductor to be invited by the celebrated company, conducting The Zoo, and assisting Artistic Director Gil Rose on The Bear, working closely with Stephen Salters and Janna Baty. Video of ensemble from Un Giorno di Regno, with James Blachly as chorus master and assistant conductor.

James invited to conduct six concerts in Venezuela with top El Sistema programs

James has been invited to conduct two top regional El Sistema programs in June, performing Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, Sibelius’s Second Symphony, and overtures to Tannhauser, Romeo and Juliet (Tchaikovsky) and Forza del Destino. More information here (FB page in Spanish).