Contemporary Music
October 27, 2026
A committed advocate for today’s music, he has premiered more than 100 works by leading composers and works regularly with
Conductor
Roberto
Beltrán-Zavala
Contemporary & Symphonic Repertoire
An internationally acclaimed conductor, known for his distinctive approach to contemporary music and the great symphonic repertoire.
Inquire About Engagements“Unanimously considered by orchestras, public and specialized press as one of the most interesting conductors of his generation.”
Artistic Profile
A Conductor for Our Time
Roberto Beltrán-Zavala combines a deep affinity for the major symphonic repertoire with a strong commitment to contemporary music. His interpretations of Mahler and Shostakovich and his work with living composers have established him as a versatile and insightful conductor.
Dmitri Shostakovich
October 27, 2026
He has conducted the complete symphonies of Shostakovich, a central part of his orchestral repertoire.
Gustav Mahler
October 27, 2026
Recognized for his profound approach to Mahler’s symphonies. Recipient of the Mahler Award 2022 for his contribution to the interpretation
Selected recordings
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DAS LIED VON DER ERDE
GUSTAV MAHLER
CHAMBER VERSION SCHOENBERG/RIEHN
Vinke Schaafsma
the re: orchestra of rotterdam
ROBERTO BELTRÁN ZAVALA
Live recording
Shostakovich
Symphony No. 10
Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93: II. Allegro
Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Guanajuato
now available on
Mahler’s third symphony
live from Teatro Juárez
now available on
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Critical Acclaim
“Beltrán-Zavala brings clarity, tension and a remarkable sense of architecture to every score he conducts.”
MusicWeb International
“A conductor of great musical insight, combining structural control with expressive depth.”
The Strad
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La Notte di Gershwin: Gershwin Comes to Life at Palermo Classica
August 26, 2026
Palermo, Italy — August 21, 2026 The historic Steri Concert Hall in Palermo became the setting for an evening devoted
Gershwin’s Night in Palermo
August 19, 2026
On August 21, 2026, Roberto Beltrán-Zavala returns to the Steri Concert Hall in Palermo to conduct Gershwin’s Night, a symphonic
Great collaborations are born from projects that inspire.
July 24, 2026
Since the founding of the Boca del Río Philharmonic Orchestra (OFBR), Maestro Roberto Beltrán-Zavala has maintained a close relationship with
Roberto Beltrán Zavala and Jazz at the OCBA
June 12, 2026
As part of the 2026 First Season of the Chamber Orchestra of Fine Arts (Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes),
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remarkable together.
Roberto Beltrán-Zavala is available for guest conducting engagements with orchestras and opera houses worldwide. For concert, opera and project inquiries, please get in touch.
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