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new york city , new york , united states yes non_performing_personnel james conlon , conductor 18 march 1950 classical american_conductor_james_conlon . jpg james conlon
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james conlon

james conlon -lrb- born march 18 , 1950 -rrb- is an american conductor of opera , and symphonic and choral works .
he is music director of los angeles opera , ravinia festival , summer home of the chicago symphony orchestra , and cincinnati may festival .
he is known for his efforts in reviving music by composers suppressed during the nazi regime .
