Dynamic Hong Kong-born conductor Alvin Ho is the first prize winner of the Princess Astrid International Conducting Competition in Trondheim, Norway. He currently serves as Assistant Conductor of Florida’s Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, following previous tenures with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Indiana Opera and Ballet Theatre.

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Described by the late Bernard Haitink as "a thoughtful musician, extremely well-prepared and meticulous in his approach," Ho emphasizes a faithful representation of the music on the podium, focusing on genuine musical expression, subtlety, and precision rather than personal theatrics. This dedication has led to international engagements with orchestras across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States, including the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Jena Philharmonic, Luzern Festival Strings, Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini, and Cabrillo Festival Orchestra.

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This season will see Ho making his debut with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside select performances with the Naples Philharmonic that range from standard concert programs to ballet collaborations. He continues his close mentorship with Riccardo Muti, who invites him to understudy his performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Ho has been honored with the Karajan Conducting Fellowship by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, a prestigious role that placed him in residence at the Salzburg Festival. Additionally, he was named the Bruno Walter Conducting Fellow at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in the USA. His talents also earned him an invitation from Bernard Haitink to participate in a masterclass at the Lucerne Festival.

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Beyond his achievements on the symphonic podium, Ho has made significant contributions to the operatic stage, collaborating with esteemed singers such as Riccardo Zanellato, Kristinn Sigmundsson, Mark Delavan, and Vittoria Yeo. He has covered seven productions at Indiana Opera, with a notable focus on Wagner’s Parsifal. After a two-week study with Riccardo Muti, Ho conducted Verdi’s Macbeth in concert form at the Ravenna Festival. His versatility extends to ballet, where he has conducted numerous performances at both the Indiana Ballet Theater and Naples Ballet.

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Ho studied primarily with Arthur Fagen, Riccardo Muti, and Bernard Haitink. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Orchestral Conducting from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, with a published thesis titled "A Conductor’s Guide to Interpreting Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony".

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