Tristan Rais-Sherman

Tristan Rais-Sherman is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting musicians of his generation, celebrated for his collaborative spirit, creativity, and joyful music-making. A three-time recipient of The Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, he is known for his emotional directness and clarity on the podium, and is committed to broadening the appeal of classical music by telling human stories in ways that everyone can immediately grasp.

The 2025–2026 season features Rais-Sherman’s debut with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and multiple returns to the podium of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, where he has cultivated an ongoing artistic relationship since his debut in 2023. These engagements follow a vibrant stretch of international activity, including concerts with the Hohhot Philharmonic Orchestra, a Beethoven piano concerto marathon with the Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra, and assisting Maestro James Gaffigan in a production of Massenet’s Manon at Les Arts Valencia.

“Everybody should feel welcome in the concert hall. Classical music is not a status symbol. It is live storytelling. Meditation. A transfer of energy.”- Tristan

Rais-Sherman continues to maintain a close artistic connection with The Philadelphia Orchestra, following his tenure as Assistant Conductor from 2022 to 2024. He remains a trusted collaborator both on and off the podium, having led performances at the Kimmel Center and Mann Center, and contributed significantly to the orchestra’s educational and public-facing programs.