Maestro Andy Anderson continues to rise as one of the most dynamic and versatile conductors in the world of opera and musical theater. Acclaimed for his “fluidity, control, musicality, and palpable sympathy with the singers” (Kansas City Star) and the “solid musical support from the podium” (The Sondheim Review), Anderson brings deep sensitivity and stylistic precision to a wide range of repertoire—from Sondheim to Wagner.

Currently based in New York, Anderson serves as the Music Director for Opera Idaho, where his recent work includes Roméo et Juliette (2024) and Opera in the Park (2023). His upcoming engagements with the company include Thaïs, Sweeney Todd, and a return to Opera in the Park for its 5th annual presentation in summer 2025. His interpretations are marked by what Opera News describes as “subtlety and care that allows beautiful melodies to flow in a totally idiomatic fashion without overpowering the singers.” According to The Tennessean, he “wields his baton like a magic wand.”

Anderson is a sought-after guest conductor whose artistry has shaped performances at Rimrock Opera, Amarillo Opera, Opera Ithaca, Raylynmor Opera, Charlottesville Opera, and Anchorage Opera. His international debut came in 2017 with Don Giovanni at the Stara Zagora State Opera in Bulgaria.

His leadership experience is equally expansive, having served as Artistic and Music Director of Mobile Opera and Assistant Conductor of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. As Artistic Director of the Civic Opera Theatre of Kansas City, he led a wide-ranging repertoire including Our Town, Everlasting Universe, The Medium, The Mikado, Street Scene, Edgar, Passion, Falstaff, and Le nozze di Figaro.

Recent highlights include company debuts and returns across the U.S.: Le nozze di Figaro with Opera Ithaca, Susannahwith Marble City Opera, Così fan tutte with WTAMU Opera Theater, Pirates of Penzance with Raylynmor Opera, Il tabarro with Marble City Opera, Suor Angelica/Gianni Schicchi and La traviata with Opera Idaho, Madama Butterflywith Anchorage Opera, and Pagliacci with Marble City Opera. He also leads Teatro Grattacielo’s production of L’amico Fritz in July 2025 and conducted the 150th anniversary celebration for Holland America Cruise Lines.

From the pit to the podium, critics continue to praise Anderson’s “youthful vitality” and his ability to “shape the songs with the actors, rather than merely accompanying them” (The Sondheim Review). With an ever-expanding calendar and a reputation for artistic excellence, Maestro Anderson remains a powerful force in the operatic world.