Admired as “a deep and free artist and thinker” (Classical Music Magazine), Brazilian conductor Simone Menezes is known for her creative vision, insightfully combining classical and contemporary repertoire. Based in France, she is founder and director of the innovative chamber music orchestra Ensemble K. Also a coveted guest conductor, Menezes is a one-of-a-kind artist with a still-rising international profile. On August 29, 2023, Menezes makes her U.S. debut at the Hollywood Bowl, conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic in “Beethoven at the Bowl.” Among her 2023/24 season highlights, she appears as a guest conductor with the BBC Scottish Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Brussels Philharmonic, Zurich Opera, and The Philharmonia. Among previous acclaimed recordings, Menezes’ documentary Metanoia was named best video (“Performance & Documentaries”) at the 2023 International Classical Music Awards. Menezes first studied conducting in São Paulo, and later at the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris. She has premiered more than 20 works with orchestras worldwide. Learn more at www.simonemenezes.com