Profile
Emmanuel Plasson is an internationally active conductor, recognised as one of the leading ambassadors of French repertoire of his generation.
His work spans opera, ballet and symphonic music, with a strong focus on stylistic clarity and collaboration with singers.
Alongside his conducting career, he develops artistic projects that combine performance, mentorship and cultural outreach.
• French repertoire specialist
• International opera & ballet conductor
Current Projects
APRIL 24, 26, 2026
Covent Garden Sinfonietta
SAINT-SAËNS cello concerto
GRIEG piano concerto
STRAUSS Ariadne auf Naxos, orchestra suite
April 24, Salle Gaveau, Paris
April 26, Versailles
• International masterclasses and artistic sessions
Reviews
"Conductor Emmanuel Plasson's tempos were well judged.. Plasson was considerate of his singers.. There was also excellent coordination with the many offstage solos and choruses. Perhaps the luxury of having a French conductor conduct a French opera accounts for the very high level of French diction from everyone onstage."
~Opera News
"With the fine French conductor Emmanuel Plasson in charge, the orchestra gives a stylish and confident account of Offenbach’s breezy and tuneful score."
~The New York Times
"Maestro Plasson was excellent; sensuous and passionate in his approach, he explored the many nuances of the work producing rich texture and colour from the orchestra."
~Courier Mail, Brisbane, Australia
"Emmanuel Plasson’s conducting was crisp, assured and subtle. The orchestra seemed to enjoy every moment of their work, and the audience was able to relax in the knowledge that the underpinning was secure and beautiful."
~ArtsHub