Lubnan Baalbaki is an orchestra conductor, producer, arranger, and speaker, serving as the permanent conductor of the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra.

His journey in music began at an early age with violin studies at the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music in Beirut, and culminated with a Master’s in Orchestra Conducting from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and a PhD from the National University of Music in Bucharest.

Baalbaki is acclaimed for his refined artistry and leadership. His career spans collaborations with leading artists including Majida El Roumi, Marcel Khalife, Thomas Hampson and Plácido Domingo, and appearances at major international festivals, continuously championing music as a bridge between cultures and generations.

Conducting Partnerships & Ongoing Missions

• Lecturer on Western Music
  Lebanese American University
  Teaching the Survey of Western Music course, which includes providing a comprehensive overview of the historical development and major musical styles from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period, with the aim of promoting academic musical education.

• Permanent Conductor
  Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra
  Conductor of the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra’s weekly concerts in addition to selected festivals and performances throughout the orchestra’s season. Also serves on the Artistic Committee in charge of co-planning the orchestra’s season program.
• Founder & Conductor
  Beirut Ensemble Orchestra
  Founder and conductor of the Beirut Ensemble Orchestra, Baalbaki’s main vehicle for collaborations with renowned artists as well as appearances in national and international festivals.
• Founder
  National Youth Orchestra, Beirut, Lebanon
  Established, and to this day directs, Lebanon’s National Youth Orchestra, nurturing young talent and promoting music education throughout the country.

• Musical Consultant and Principal Conductor
  Majida El Roumi
  Principal conductor and musical consultant for renowned soprano Majida El Roumi, leading her performances at major festivals.

• Artistic Partner and Conductor
  Marcel Khalife
  Artistic partner and conductor for celebrated composer and oud virtuoso Marcel Khalife, jointly presenting innovative programs that blend classical and Arabic music traditions.
• Member of the Administrative Board
  Philokalia Music Academy, Antoura, Lebanon
• Musical Consultant and Principal Conductor
  Various Artists
  Collaborated with celebrated local and international artists including Placido Domingo, Thomas Hampson, Georges Khabbaz, Abeer Nehme, Soumaya Baalbaki, AbdelRahman el Bacha, Alexandru Tomescu, Monika Leskovar and Remus Azoietei.
• Guest Conductor، Producer & Artist Manager
  Various Orchestras, National & Iinternational Festivals
  Collaborated as Guest Conductor with various renowned orchestras around the world, and had numerous participations at national and international festivals, where he produced performances and managed acclaimed musicians.

Festivals & Orchestral Engagements

• 2022 Baalbeck Evenings: The Return
  Soumaya Baalbaki with the choir of Notre-Dame de Louaize.
  Musical direction by Lubnan Baalbaki
• 2019 Marcel Khalife, Ode to a Homeland
  Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lubnan Baalbaki; NDU Choir conducted by Khalil Rahme.
• 2018 Georges Khabbaz Musical World Première
  With the Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra in collaboration with Lebanese musicians conducted by Lubnan Baalbaki.

Academic Degrees & Musical Training

• 2018 to 2019: Master of Arts in Orchestra Conducting
  University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna
  Under the Supervision of Professor Johannes Wildner
• 2011 to 2017: PhD, Psychology of Conducting
  National University of Music, Bucharest
  Under the Supervision of Dr. Dan Dediu
• 2012 to 2017: Expanding Managerial & Leadership Ability
  Various Orchestral Conducting Masterclasses
  With Kurt Masur, Colin Metters and Konrad von Abel
• 2012: Cultural Management Masterclass
  Music Up Summer Camp - Romania
  With Ioan Holender
• 2009 to 2011: Master of Arts in Orchestra Conducting
  National University of Music, Bucharest
  With Dr. Horia Andreescu
• 2009 to 2011: Module in Cultural Management
  National University of Music, Bucharest
  With Dr. Lucia Costinescu
• 2005 to 2009: Bachelor of Arts in Orchestra conducting
  Gheorghe Dima Academy of Music, Cluj-Napoca
  Under the Guidance of Petre Sbârcea
• 2005 to 2009: Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition Studies
  Gheorghe Dima Academy of Music, Cluj-Napoca
  With Professor Szegö Péter
• 2001 to 2004: Musicology Studies
  Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Lebanon

Awards

• 2016 Ministry of Culture - Beirut, Lebanon
  Honored for outstanding contributions to the artistic and cultural scene.
• 2016 Rotary Club - Beirut, Lebanon
  Recognized by Rotary Club with the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition award.