Robert Tweten

Robert Tweten has performed extensively as both a pianist and conductor throughout the USA and his native Canada, and currently holds the positions of Head of Music Staff for The Santa Fe Opera, and Music Director of Graduate Opera Studies for the New England Conservatory.

Robert's musical journey began as a soloist, highlighted by his victories in competitions such as the Canadian National Piano Championship and the Du Maurier Search for Stars. However, he soon discovered his true passion for collaborating with singers, leading him to perform alongside many of the industry's leading talents across North America and Europe.

During his tenure with The Santa Fe Opera, Tweten has been on the podium for six productions, most recently stepping in during the 2022 season for three performances of Falstaff. Robert has conducted eighteen productions with the Utah Opera/Symphony since his debut in 2005, and other companies he has collaborated with include: Lyric Opera of Chicago, Calgary Opera, Vancouver Opera, Florentine Opera, Opera San Antonio, Kentucky Opera, Edmonton Opera, Dayton Opera, Austin Lyric Opera, Tulsa Opera and Sarasota Opera.

In addition to his opera work, Robert is also the Music Director for Santa Fe’s Festival of Song, where he curates and performs recitals with artists from The Santa Fe Opera’s summer roster. This season, he has conducted Sweeney Todd with Utah Opera, as well as Later the Same Evening and Così fan tutte at the New England Conservatory and Rigoletto with Pacific Opera Victoria.

Learn more at www.roberttweten.com.