Thomas Fulton

Thomas Fulton (September 18, 1949 - August 4, 1994), was an American conductor.

Noted primarily for his work in opera, among other schools, Fulton studied conducting under Max Rudolf at Curtis Institute of Music and served as an assistant to him and to his successor, David Effron, coaching for the Opera Department, preparing productions and sometimes playing for the studio productions.

He debuted at the

Fulton was also associated with Orchestre National de France, and the Paris Opera among other companies in France and Germany. He was on staff as a conductor with the Ravinia Festival, the Opera Company of Boston, and the San Francisco Opera.

According to his obituary, Fulton died from kidney failure while vacationing in Milan. He was 44 years old.

Videography

• The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala (1983), Deutsche Grammophon DVD, 00440-073-4538

References

• "Thomas Fulton, Opera Conductor, 44", obituary, New York Times, August 10, 1994.
• "Thomas Fulton, Memorial", New York Times, October 19, 1994.