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Elias Brown, a rising star conductor who began his musical journey in Santa Monica’s public schools, has just won the prestigious 2026 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award — the top grant for young American conductors. With $30,000, mentorship from elite orchestras, and global opportunities, Brown sees this as career validation and a launchpad for future collaborations. He credits his school district’s music program for shaping his path, from piano to trumpet to conducting. Now based in Berlin after studies at Yale and London’s Royal Academy, he’s already performed internationally and won a major competition in Seoul — with his debut album arriving this October. He’s eager to expand his West Coast presence while keeping up his busy festival schedule, proving he’s just getting started.

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