Known for his versatility across a broad spectrum of genres, dynamic interpretations and meticulous technique, American-Canadian conductor Julian Pellicano has been recently appointed to the conducting staff of the National Ballet of Canada and is Music Director of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Julian served as associate conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra from 2013 – 2024, and as a guest he has conducted orchestras and ballet companies across North America and abroad. Julian studied conducting at the Yale School of Music and percussion at the Peabody Conservatory, the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden and at the Yale School of Music. He also holds a degree in philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University.