Jonathan Schiffman has emerged as one of the most promising young conductors on the international scene. His career was launched in September 2004 as a result of winning 1st Prize, at age 27, in the 8th Antonio Pedrotti International Conducting Competition. The critics praised Mr. Schiffman as possessing a rare combination of "uncontestable musicality and impeccable technique". As a result, guest conducting engagements followed with most major Italian orchestras.