Howard Arman

Howard Arman, born in 1954 in London, is a renowned English choral conductor and opera director with a diverse repertoire that spans opera, symphonic works, and choral music from the 17th to the 21st centuries. He gained international recognition when he won the prestigious Handel Prize at the Handel Festival in Halle in 1996, which led to his significant contributions in shaping the festival's orchestra and conducting Handel's operas. After studying at the Trinity College of Music, Arman moved to Austria in 1981, where he has since been highly active, particularly in the German-speaking world. He has held prominent positions, including conductor at the Theater and Philharmonie Thüringen, Luzerner Theater, and since 2017, the Director of the Bayerische Rundfunk Chor. Arman's influence in choral music and opera is profound, and his work continues to captivate audiences worldwide.