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(Conductor) Alan Gilbert is a renowned American conductor and violinist recognized for his influential role in the classical music realm. He has served as Principal Conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and Music Director of the Royal Swedish Opera. Gilbert's leadership as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic from 2009 to 2017 established him as a skilled and imaginative conductor. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a dedication to excellence and a fervor for sharing classical music with varied audiences across the globe.