HAMILTON, ON – Celebrated Canadian conductor Tania Miller has been appointed as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Brott Music Festival, the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and BrottOpera, effective immediately.
About
Canadian Conductor Tania Miller has distinguished herself as a dynamic interpreter, musician and innovator. On the podium, Maestra Miller projects authority, dynamism and sheer love of the experience of making music. As one critic put it, she delivers calm intensity . . . expressive, colourful and full of life . . . her experience and charisma are audible.” Others call her performances “technically immaculate, vivid and stirring”.
Tania Miller is Artistic Director of the Brott Music Festival in Canada and the Artistic Director and Conductor of the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and of Brott Opera (since 2023) Maestra Miller recently debuted with the Janacek Philharmonic in Ostrava, Czechia, the National Symphony in Mexico City, and the Xalapa Symphony with upcoming performances with the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra in Denmark. Recent concerts include the Madison Symphony, Eugene Symphony, Warsaw Philharmonic, I Musici de Montreal, Winnipeg Symphony, Baton Rouge Symphony, New Haven Symphony, South Bend Symphony, Toronto Soundstreams, and London Symphonia.
Miller has conducted the KBS Symphony in Seoul, and the Virtuoso Chamber Orchestra at the World Orchestra Festival in Daegu, South Korea with concerts in Daegu, Hwaseong, and Seoul. She has appeared as a guest conductor in Canada, the United States and Europe with such orchestras as the Bern Symphony Orchestra, NFM Wroclåw Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, Orchestra Métropolitain de Montreal, Vancouver Symphony, Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec, Naples Philharmonic, Hartford Symphony, Madison Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic and numerous others.
Maestra Miller conducted Vancouver Opera’s 2024 production of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Calgary Opera’s production of Lehar’s Merry Widow, and a gala performance with Vancouver Opera West and highly acclaimed soprano, Sondra Radvanovsky. She has conducted numerous opera productions as Artistic Director of Michigan Opera Works and as guest conductor of Opera McGill in Montreal.
Maestra Miller was Music Director of Canada’s Victoria Symphony for 14 years and was named Music Director Emerita for her commitment to the orchestra and community. She has distinguished herself as a visionary leader and innovator with a deep commitment to contemporary repertoire and composers and has gained a national reputation as a highly effective advocate and communicator for the arts. Ms. Miller has a Doctorate and Masters degree in Conducting from the University of Michigan.
Our Mission
Founded in 1987 by Boris and Ardyth Brott, the Brott Music Festival is one of Hamilton’s cornerstone cultural organizations and Canada’s largest orchestral music festival.
Each year, Brott Music brings world-class performances to concert halls, theatres, churches, parks, and public spaces throughout Hamilton and Burlington. From orchestral masterworks and opera to film music, crossover performances, immersive experiences, and free community concerts, Brott Music creates opportunities for audiences of all backgrounds to experience the transformative power of live music.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to developing Canada’s next generation of professional musicians through the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and BrottOpera, while making exceptional musical experiences welcoming, accessible, and inspiring for our community.
We believe music has the power to bring people together, spark curiosity, foster creativity, and strengthen communities. Whether someone is attending their first concert or returning as a lifelong supporter, Brott Music strives to create meaningful experiences that connect people through the shared language of music.
Vision
We envision a future where orchestral music is an essential and vibrant part of community life: welcoming, accessible, and relevant to people of every age, background, and lived experience. Brott Music believes music is at its most powerful when it connects with other art forms, ideas, and communities. Our performances bring audiences together through unexpected collaborations, innovative programming, and experiences that celebrate creativity in all its forms. By presenting concerts in theatres, concert halls, parks, churches, and public spaces, removing barriers to participation, championing Canadian and Indigenous artists, and investing in the next generation of performers, we are building a future where everyone can see themselves reflected in the power of live music.
Our vision is simple: to ensure that every summer, more people discover that great music isn’t just something to attend, but something they can be an active part of.