Acclaimed as a “powerful presence on the podium” by Marin Alsop, Valery Saul’s leadership spans prominent orchestras, including her recent appointment as Associate Conductor with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and cover conductor roles for the Minnesota Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, Oregon Symphony and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. She’s celebrated for her striking rendition of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, securing second place at the Denver Philharmonic International Conducting Competition. Valery is a graduate of Peabody Conservatory (M.M. 2022). She has been mentored by Marin Alsop, Cristian Măcelaru, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, David Danzmayr, and George Manahan. In addition to conducting, Valery is a professional opera singer.