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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
May 30-June 1, 2025

Symphony New Hampshire

Barn Playhouse
New London, NH

Irving Berlin | Annie Get Your Gun (Concert Production)

in collaboration with New London Barn Playhouse

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June 19, 2025
7:30pm

Lake George Music Festival Symphony

The Carriage House at Fort William Henry
Lake George, NY

Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” ​
Mendelssohn | Symphony No. 4, “Italian”  

Pallavi Mahidhara, piano

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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