Conductor
Conductor
Named a Classic FM 2026 Rising Star, Michal Oren is an Israeli conductor whose work is shaped by a deep sense of narrative and musical imagination. She is the next Calleva Assistant Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (2026–27) and one of six semi-finalists in the upcoming 80th Concours de Genève conducting competition. She is a participant in this year's Gstaad Conducting Academy and the 6th Evgeny Svetlanov Competition.
Previously, she was the Female Conductor Trainee at Opera North (2024–25) and performed in the 2024 Young Conductors' Showcase with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. She has also won first and second prizes in international competitions in Portugal, Italy, and Spain. Michal is the founder and musical curator of the Museum Orchestra of the Petach Tikva Museum of Art, which gives musical interpretations of visual art exhibits.
Full Biography
Michal Oren is announced as Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's Calleva Assistant Conductor ahead of its 2026/27 season.
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Michal Oren was selected as one of 10 participants (out of 190 applications) in the prestigious Gstaad Conducting Academy.
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Michal Oren is named one of Classic FM's 2026 Rising Stars – "30 Under 30".
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Michal Oren joined the Taki Alsop Mentoring Programme as one of 10 mentees in 2026.
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Michal Oren is one of six semi-finalists in the Concours de Genève conducting competition, which continues in November 2026.
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