Maestro Kerstein has held the Orchestra's baton since its
formation. Over the last decade as the Music Director and Conductor,
Steven Kerstein has earned a
reputation as a charismatic conductor who challenges the musicians and audiences alike
with his interpretaions of standard
and modern orchestral literature.
A popular guest conductor in the United States
and abroad, he has conducted premieres of numerous critically acclaimed works for symphony
orchestra. Many world-famous artists have performed with him including Metropolitan
Opera star Richard Bernstein and Los Angeles Opera's Suzanna Guzman.
Maestro Kerstein has establised a national reputation
for the BPO with major profiles in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, and various local
media including the Burbank Leader, The Tolucan Times, and The Hollywood Times. The Los
Angeles Times even called Maesto Kerstein 'The secret to the Orchestra's success.'
Maestro Kerstein
e-mail:
skerstein@burbankphilharmonic.com
