Vladimir (Vlad) Conta (born 20 January 1954) is a Romanian conductor and pianist with an international career spanning 30 years. He was the Principal Conductor of the Regina Symphony Orchestra in Canada.Brandhagen, William L. (2006). "Regina Symphony Orchestra". Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10 February 2014. He has been a Principal Conductor at the Romanian National Opera, Bucharest, since 2001.
He made his American debut in 1997 with pianist Radu Lupu and the National Symphony Orchestra in a series of concerts in Washington, D.C. His London debut came in 2000, when he conducted the Philharmonia Orchestra in several concerts at the Royal Festival Hall featuring the Russian pianist Mikhail Pletnev.Ashley, Tim (24 May 2000). "Review: Mikhail Pletnev/ Philharmonia/ Vladimir Conta". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
Conta was born in Arad, Romania and is the son of the conductor Iosif Conta.Vintila, Ramona (19 January 2001). "Astăzi e ziua ta: Vlad Conta" . Jurnalul Naţional. Retrieved 10 February 2014 .Roşu, Ionela (16 February 2013). "Interviu: Vlad Conta, dirijor: "Ca şi Don Giovanni, nici Mozart nu are mormânt"". Adevărul. Retrieved 10 February 2014 .
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