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CONDUCTOR

Roger Kalia

"Kalia led with passionate intensity and a clear beat…He’s one to watch

Long Beach Gazette

About

Praised for bringing a “fresh view to classical music” (The Republic), Indian American conductor Roger Kalia is a versatile communicator who brings unique and unmistakable energy to the podium. Recently profiled by Symphony Magazine in recognition of his innovative programming, Kalia has been hailed as “leading with passionate intensity and a clear beat” as well as being “one to watch” (Long Beach Gazette).

“Roger Kalia…emerges to my ear as the festival’s secret weapon.  His enthusiasm and positivism, at least from my vantage as an observer, is unbounded.  His leadership, impressive. “

The Glens Falls Chronicle

Upcoming
Schedule

Upcoming performances
June 24, 2025
8pm

Redlands Bowl Symphony Orchestra ​

Redlands Bowl
Redlands, CA
Grand Finals of the Redlands Bowl Young Artists Concerto Competition

Soloists and Repertoire TBA  

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June 29, 2025
3pm

Orchestra Santa Monica

Eli & Edythe Broad Stage
Santa Monica, CA

Rossini | Overture to The Barber of Seville
Mozart | Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”
Gershwin/arr. Iain Farrington | Porgy and Bess Fantasy

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"Beethoven’s 'Seventh Symphony' heated up the entire second half of the program.  Conducting without a score, Roger Kalia displayed both his love of the symphony and his careful attention to the symphony’s many musical challenges.  And it was worth it…A thrilling performance of which Kalia and the orchestra should be proud.”

— William Hemminger, Courier & Press