Kamal Khan is an Indian-American conductor and pianist recognized for his global impact on operatic performance and training. He has led major orchestras and opera companies across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, appearing at renowned venues from the Metropolitan Opera to Teatro Colón, Tokyo Opera City, and Cape Town Opera.

A distinguished collaborator, Khan has performed with many of the world’s leading singers and instrumentalists, including Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, Bryn Terfel, Pretty Yende, and Joshua Bell, in concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Palais Garnier.

Deeply committed to developing young artists, he serves as Visiting Extraordinary Professor at North-West University (South Africa), Artistic Director of Classical Vocal Arts International, and a founding member of Opera for Peace. His teaching affiliations include the Royal Opera House’s Jette Parker Young Artists Program, the Guildhall School, and the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Program.

A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Khan began his career as the youngest Assistant Conductor at the Metropolitan Opera, collaborating with legendary conductors such as James Levine and Nello Santi. His extensive repertoire spans the major works of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and Donizetti, as well as contemporary and world premieres, including Dead Man Walking and Five:20 Operas Made in South Africa.