Diego Hernandez is a nationally recognized conductor passionate about bringing together people of diverse talents to enrich their communities through music. He was the first music director of the Googler Orchestra, with whom they were a finalist for the American Prize. Diego earned a master’s in orchestral conducting at Northwestern, where he also music directed its University Philharmonia; and attended various masterclasses in the U.S. and Europe. In the 2025–26 season, Diego will make conducting debuts with Opera Aeterna (Chicago) and Frost Opera Theater (Miami). www.diegohernandezmusic.com