Christian Sebastian
Conducting Fellow, Durham Symphony Orchestra
Christian Sebastian is a conductor, violist, and educator whose career spans orchestral performance, conducting, and teaching. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, Christian received the Ruth Blaustein Memorial Scholarship, a full-tuition award.
As a conductor, Christian was selected for the Atlantic Coast Conducting Competition and has been invited to conduct the Prague Philharmonia. He received fellowships at both the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Colorado College Music Festival, where he also served as a cover conductor. In 2025, he conducted the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4.
As a violist, Christian has performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and North Carolina Symphony, among others. His career has included multiple performances at Carnegie Hall and collaborations with renowned artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, and Renée Fleming.
Christian is also a dedicated educator who has taught thousands of students throughout his career. He is proud to serve as the Durham Symphony Orchestra’s Conducting Fellow for the 2026-2027 season.