“Maestro Benjamin Manis whips up the orchestra into furious climaxes or subtle love coos, always finding the correct balance between lust and love, leaving the artists on stage with just the right amount of breathing room before the next outburst.” — Houston Press
Benjamin Manis is quickly making a name for himself on the podiums of America’s major opera houses and concert halls. In the 25/26 season, Benjamin returns to San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Utah Opera, and makes his debut with the symphony orchestras of Richmond and Savannah.
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Benjamin will conduct a special production of Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men at Houston Grand Opera, and returns to Utah Opera for Fidelio
Just announced - Benjamin returns to San Francisco Opera in 2026 for Barber of Seville
Benjamin makes his debut with San Francisco Opera in Francesca Zambello’s production of Carmen
Benjamin appointed Resident Conductor of the Grand Teton Music Festival by Sir Donald Runnicles
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
San Francisco Opera
May 28, June 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 20, 21, 2026
Music Academy of the West
July 24, 26, 2026
Seattle Opera
October 17, 23, 25, 28, 31, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra
January 9, 10, 2027
Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra
February 4, 2027
Rhode Island Philharmonic
March 13, 2027
Opera Theatre of St. Louis
June 12, 18, 20, 24, 26, 2027
Rossini: Barber of Seville
Emilio Sagi, director
Kevin Puts: Elizabeth Cree
Louisa Muller, director
Strauss: Salome
Bruno Ravella, director
Britten: Four Sea Interludes
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23
Dvorak: Symphony No. 7
Zlata Chochieva, piano
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2
Haydn: Symphony No. 104
Nielsen: Helios Overture
Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
Brannon Cho, cello
Tobias Picker: Safe Haven (world premiere)
Patricia Racette, director