Member of the 2018 class of the prestigious Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview (League of American Orchestras), Raúl Gómez-Rojas inspires audiences and artists of all ages and backgrounds to use music as a vehicle to connect, pursue excellence, and spread joy. Lauded as a “visionary conductor” (Oregon ArtsWatch), Raúl has built a reputation as an insightful leader that “captivates both performing musicians and audiences alike,” and whose “positive attitude and enthusiasm make him a joy to be with.”  Under Raúl's leadership, the Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra's "precise, yet effortless playing and beautiful cohesion were both breathtaking and steadfast through the show’s final note." (Amy Leona Havin for Oregon ArtsWatch).