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Vimbayi Kaziboni is a distinguished Zimbabwean conductor and an Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies and Contemporary Music at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Renowned for his interpretive imagination and expressivity, Kaziboni has garnered acclaim from top orchestras worldwide. He is set to lead the Chineke! Orchestra, one of Britain's most innovative ensembles, known for championing diversity in classical music. Founded in 2015 by Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE, the Chineke! Orchestra has made significant strides in providing opportunities for Black and ethnically diverse musicians. Their upcoming Santa Barbara debut will feature a compelling program that includes works by Black composers and Franz Joseph Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E-flat, showcasing the talents of Aaron Azunda Akugbo, a founding member of Connaught Brass. Kaziboni's upcoming performances also include pieces such as Symphony in A Minor and A Sussex Landscape by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, as well as Pulse by Brian Raphael Nabors and Shou7 o'clock Shout by Valerie Coleman. With a commitment to artistic excellence and a passion for fostering inclusivity in the classical music landscape, Vimbayi Kaziboni continues to inspire audiences and musicians alike through his dynamic leadership and innovative programming.