Derek Gleeson

Derek Gleeson is an Irish/American musician. Born in Dublin, Ireland. He is currently the music director and conductor of the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra and has been the conductor at the Anna Livia Dublin International Opera Festival. Since 2025 Gleeson is also music director& conductor of the Vienna Festival Orchestra* Vienna Festival Orchestra – CAMI Music. Since January 2016 Gleeson is Principal Guest Conductor or The Harbin Symphony Orchestra, Harbin, China.