Steven Mercurio (born 1956, Bardonia, New York) is an American conductor and composer.
[1] He studied composition and graduated from Boston University where his professors included David Del Tredici.
[1] Early in his career, Mercurio served as an associate or assistant conductor with the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera.
[1] He then served as music director of the Spoleto Festival for five years, where his work included conducting the United States premiere of Zemlinsky's Der Zwerg.
[4] In March 2019, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra announced the appointment of Mercurio as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2019-2020 season.