Nathaniel Efthimiou

Nathaniel Efthimiou is an emerging American conductor recognized for his versatility and connection with audiences. He is currently the Assistant Conductor of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School and an Assistant Professor of Music at Berklee College of Music. He is a three-time recipient of The Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award and was recently selected by members of the Vienna Philharmonic as a recipient of the AAF/Faber Young Conductor Fellowship (formerly the Karajan Fellowship) at the Salzburg Festival. He was a semi-finalists in the 2nd Hong Kong International Conducting Competition 2023. During his tenure at the Rhode Island Philharmonic, he has received critical acclaim for two last-minute appearances with the orchestra on subscription programs spa