Aleh Lessoun

A highly accomplished conductor with extensive international experience in opera, ballet, and symphonic music, Aleh Lessoun is known for his artistic leadership, musical precision, and inspiring rapport with orchestras and soloists.

His interpretations reflect deep insight into style, tradition, and dramatic expression.

Education

• Master's in Opera and Symphonic Conducting – Belarusian State Academy of Music (2002)
• Bachelor's and Master's in Piano Performance – Belarusian State Academy of Music (1996)

Professional Highlights

National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus (1996–2023)
• Long-time conductor with numerous critically acclaimed productions.
• Collaborated with internationally recognized soloists and directors.

Guest & Principal Conducting Engagements
• State Philharmonic & Chamber Orchestras of Belarus
• National Broadcasting Orchestra of Belarus (Principal Conductor)
• St. Petersburg Chamber Opera (Acting Principal Conductor)
• Tiroler Festspiele Erl (Musical Assistant)
• Franceconcert European Tours (2023–2025)

Academic & Masterclass Experience
• Professor of Conducting at Belarusian State Academy of Music
• Conducting masterclasses and performances at top venues in Spain, Portugal, Poland, and Austria
• Mentored by world-renowned conductors including Kurt Masur and Gustav Kuhn

Selected Repertoire

Opera:
Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Donizetti, Bizet, Rossini, Strauss, and more.

Ballet:
Tchaikovsky (Swan Lake, The Nutcracker), Minkus, Adam, Pugni, Stravinsky (The Firebird), Ravel (Bolero), etc.

Symphonic Works:
Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Orff (Carmina Burana), and a wide range of classical and romantic repertoire.

Selected Recordings

• Beethoven – Symphony No. 1, Movement 3
• Mozart – Divertimento KV138, Piano Concerto No. 14
• Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake
• Puccini – Turandot