Introduction to Iván López Reynoso
Iván López Reynoso, a talented Mexican musician and conductor born in Guanajuato in 1990, has been appointed as the new principal conductor of the Atlanta Opera in the United States. His four-year term (2025-2028) marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning international career.
Opening the 2026 Season with Puccini’s “Turandot”
López Reynoso will kick off the 2026 season by conducting Giacomo Puccini’s classic opera, “Turandot,” at the Atlanta Opera. His appointment reflects his growing reputation as a gifted concertmaster.
López Reynoso’s Thoughts on the Appointment
In his own words, López Reynoso expressed his excitement and commitment: “Being named principal conductor of the Atlanta Opera is a turning point for my career, and I accept this responsibility with deep enthusiasm and dedication. After our performances of Verdi’s “Macbeth” in March, I confirmed that it is a solid, growing company with a strong artistic and social connection. Joining their team for the next three years fills me with great enthusiasm, alongside their artistic and general manager Tomer Zvulun, whom I thank for his trust.”
A Busy 2025-2026 Season
López Reynoso has a packed schedule for the 2025-2026 season, featuring performances in Mexico, the United States, and Europe.
2025-2026 Season Schedule:
- June 27; July 2, 5, 11, 18; August 2, 6, 14, 19, 23, 2025 – Puccini: La bohème
Santa Fe Opera, United States - August 17, 2025 – Opera Gala: Apprentices in Concert
Santa Fe Opera, United States - August 29, 2025 (debut) – Camerata de Coahuila: Music of Haydn and Brahms
Teatro Isauro Martínez, Coahuila - October 4, 8, 11, 2025 – Mozart: Don Giovanni
Teatro de la Maestranza, Seville, Spain - October 24 and 31; November 14, 2025 (debut) – Zandonai: Francesca da Rimini
Deutsche Oper Berlin, Germany - November 19-30, 2025 – Arrieta: El potosí submarino
Teatro de la Zarzuela, Madrid, Spain - December 4 and 7, 2025 – Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes: Music of Grieg and Shostakovich
Sala Manuel M. Ponce, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City - December 11 and 12, 2025 – Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao: Music of Beethoven and Schubert
Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao, Spain - January 30; February 1, 2026 – Puccini: Tosca
Auditorio Baluarte, Pamplona, Spain - February 14, 17, 20, 23, 2026 – Donizetti: Maria Stuarda
ABAO Ópera de Bilbao, Spain - April 25 and 28; May 1 and 3, 2026 – Puccini: Turandot
The Atlanta Opera, United States - June 5 and 6, 2026 – Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee, United States
Key Highlights of López Reynoso’s 2025-2026 Season
“This upcoming 25/26 season brings one of the most significant debuts in my career so far: the privilege of conducting for the first time at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, an internationally renowned and undeniably prestigious theater, featuring a beautiful musical rarity: Zandonai’s ‘Francesca da Rimini.’ My operatic schedule also includes three beloved Puccini works: ‘La bohème’ (on my return to Santa Fe Opera), ‘Tosca’ (on my return to Pamplona), and ‘Turandot,’ with the exciting particularity that the premiere of Tomer Zvulun’s new production for The Atlanta Opera will take place exactly 100 years after the first performance of this opera, on April 25, 2026.”
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Iván López Reynoso? – A Mexican musician and conductor born in Guanajuato in 1990, known for his talent and rising international career.
- What is his new role? – Principal conductor of the Atlanta Opera, a position he will hold for four years (2025-2028).
- What opera will he conduct to open the 2026 season? – Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot” at the Atlanta Opera.
- What does his 2025-2026 season look like? – A busy schedule with performances in Mexico, the United States, and Europe, including notable works by Puccini, Mozart, Zandonai, and Arrieta.
