Rodolfo Barraez

A natural communicator with infectious charisma, Berlin-based Venezuelan conductor, Rodolfo Barráez, brings remarkable vivacity, sensitivity, and zeal to his artistry. The 2023-2024 season sees him join the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as Assistant Conductor as well as the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela as Associate Conductor. In addition to starting his second season as Associate Conductor of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. He also joins the Opera de Paris this season as Conductor-in-Residence.

​Awarded first prize at the 2023 Hong Kong International Conducting Competition, previous competition successes include first prize at the 2018 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México International Conducting Competition (OFUNAM), and second prize at the 2020 Siemens-Hallé International Conductor Competition in Manchester.

Rodolfo formed the intrinsic roots of his conducting career as an eminent violinist. Previously a member of the Orquesta Sinfónica Teresa Carreño de Venezuela, Rodolfo has performed under Sir Simon Rattle, Claudio Abbado, and Gustavo Dudamel at venues such as Teatro Alla Scala Milan, London’s Royal Festival Hall, Salzburg Festival, and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space.