#the sinfonia of london

[myvinylplaylist]

Judge Dredd Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1995)

Epic Records

#my vinyl playlist #judge dredd #the cure #the the #white zombie #cocteau twins #leftfield #alan silvestri #the sinfonia of london #sylvester stallone #epic records #hollywood pictures #movie soundtrack #movie score #soundtrack #compact disc #album cover #album art

[adrianvarelablog]

London City Orchestra autumn concert

This autumn I was invited to guest conduct the London City Orchestra, a fabulous, well-run orchestra made up of professionals, amateurs, and high-level music students, in their 10th anniversary year. The programme was big and varied: Ravel’s ‘La Valse’, Britten’s ‘Sinfonia da Requiem’, and the 8-movement version of Tchaikowsky’s ‘Swan Lake’ suite, to which we added the Finale to round things off, the famous tune thus bookending the ballet music.

The LCO and I have known each other for a few years now, with me coming in sporadically as a coach for different sections, and the occasional tutti rehearsal. But this was the first time they’d entrusted me with an entire project, from 1st rehearsal to public performance on Remembrance Day, which -we couldn’t have known at the time the schedule was drawn up -happened also to coincide with the largest Humanitarian/Ceasefire-in-Palestine march in the UK’s history. Trying to find unblocked roads through the capital on my rented bike with the scores and baton in the basket after busses, tubes, and taxis proved unavailable, I was half an hour late to the dress rehearsal.

This project was a good opportunity to implement my Orchestra Redefined approach. At its heart, the source of the approach is respect and love for others. If this seems like a dreamy, mystical claim and the reader would prefer that I spoke more technically or pragmatically, I’d say that my conducting, orchestral, and rehearsal techniques are merely the outward manifestations of a core that seeks to plunge into the orchestral players’ musicianship, outlooks and life experiences, and help them bring them out, channelling them into their playing as part of a large team. Contextualising the music, and relating it to our own experiences, from the most exalted to the mundane -often at the same time- is key.

The conductor here is one quite literally, a primus inter pares; no longer a despot, or at the very least, the archetypical figure of total power. A good degree of power the conductor may be perceived to end up with, in this approach, comes through the relinquishing of it to the players; in creating avenues for the individuals’ expression in concert with those around her/him/them: a kind of anti-power, more a Zen modus operandi.

Naturally, I have a firm, as-informed-as-possible artistic vision of the works we’re engaging with, and I’ll straighten the orchestra out whenever they need to be. I tell them off if I have to, and never accept anything less than the absolute best they (or any orchestra) can give. I always insist, albeit with kindness, empathy, relaxed humour, pulling their leg, self-deprecating, or other means, whichever fills the need on the spur of the moment. But the more collaborative pathway, with highly trained orchestral musicians, often for the first time in their lives, being both invited and then shown ways to bring their hard-won musicianship into the symphonic context, reaps a joyous musical-human garden of sorts. The people within the players emerge, their voices are heard, their experiences and outlooks are validated, and this is shared with others and with myself in musical conversation. The artistic results are of a very high standard, the people behind the instruments being happy, motivated, and engaged, with a sense of being valued.

The concert, with a brief speech from me relating our music to the day’s commemoration as well as current events, was a powerful, joyous affair that received a standing ovation. Later, the orchestra kindly wrote some of their thoughts on the term’s work. Their most used were: thanks, love, inspiration, fun, energy, passion, joy, insightful, relaxed, personable, and dynamism, and many mentioned how much they had learned. To them, and for the opportunity to share all of this with them, I am deeply grateful.

photo credit: @tradephotographer

#london #city #orchestra #londoncityorchestra #conducting #adrian #varela #conductor #britten #sinfonia #requiem #ravel #la valse #tchaikovsky #tchaikowsky #swan #lake #swan lake #ballet #suite

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

You'll never guess what happened to James McAvoy @jamesmcavoyrealdeal at #VogueWorld. During the fifth act of Vogue World: London, stars including Sienna Miller, James McAvoy, Cush Jumbo, Damien Lewis, and James Corden made a surprise appearance in the stalls. In a script written by James Graham, the actors vent some of the frustrations that young theatremakers share (including dealing with unruly patrons).

It's all fun and games-and it's an important reminder of the meaning behind this year's Vogue World event: 100 percent of net ticket proceeds from the event will go to support performing arts organizations, including the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House, South Bank Sinfonia, and the Rambert dance company.

#voguemagazine #JamesMcAvoy #VogueWorld #London #SiennaMiller #CushJumbo #actors #Damien Lewis #JamesCorden #JamesGraham #theatremakers #NationalTheatre #support #RoyalOperaHouse#South BankSinfonia #Rambertdancecompany #fundraiser

[mobscene-london]

THE DATES SO FAR:

Travel to Costa Brava in Spain and explore the historical Tossa de Mar before having dinner aboard a catamaran ride around the coast at sunset.

A day in Heraklion, Crete, to explore the beaches, local architecture, and museums.

A visit to San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, to embrace the beautiful beaches. An afternoon spent climbing the face of Monte Monaco, before winding down with a relaxing dinner in the town, with plenty of local wine to share.

Head to Tromsø, Norway, to go ice swimming in the Norwegian Sea. Warm up in a wood fire sauna, before heading into the city for a cosy dinner, and a night of great cocktails at the Magic Ice Bar.

Edinburgh, Scotland. A trip to the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, filled with optical wonders and playful illusions, followed by a walking tour to the historic Edinburgh Castle. The trip will conclude with a night in a cosy log cabin surrounded by the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

A trip to Amsterdam to visit the art museums on the Museumplein, followed by dinner and live music.

A night out in Moscow. Italian food and French Champagne at Mario's, followed by a ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre. Finish things off with a late-night stroll to St. Basil's to take in the architectural beauty of the city.

Brunch date along the beaches of Tenerife, before joining the festivities of Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

A weekend getaway to the small island of Malta, where they can submerge themselves in the culture, food, and scenery, far away from the busy life of London and all its drama.

An apartment in Central Paris, overlooking the Eiffel Tower, with prosecco upon arrival. A day of leisure, followed by dinner at the Sphére, located on Rue La Boétie.

Spend some time exploring Wine Factory N1 in Tbilisi. After plenty of wine tasting and bar hopping, an evening dining at the opulent Biltmore Hotel awaits; beautiful views over the city as the perfect accompaniment.

A pamper filled day at the luxurious Blue Lagoon Spa in Iceland, before toning it down with a beer and brewery crawl through the country's capital. End the night camping in one of Reykjavik's Geodomes.

The night consists of great food and live music. A chance to dress up and step into another world. Dinner at the Story Restaurant in London, followed by Abel Selaocoe and Britten Sinfonia at the Barbican Centre.

A trip to New York to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and do a food tour of the city together.

Private Island Living off the coast of Greece. A small Island villa just for two. Peace, quiet, and no nosey neighbours.

ADDED THURSDAY:

Enjoy a long-weekend away to Ibiza where you will experience both sides of the Island; nights out in the best clubs with the greatest DJs and the nights in watching sunsets by the beach, most luxurious dinners. A date with the best of both worlds.

Get tipsy together on a weekend away at Amalfi Coast. Stay in five-star Hotel Santa Caterina, with its far-reaching views along the coast, a luxurious beach club and two restaurants, for a four-day ‘Luxury Amalfi Coast Wine Experience’.

Arrive in San Sebastián just when the locals get started for the night, around 9pm. Choose from a number of Michelin star restaurants and spend the rest of the night drinking and enjoying the company. Wake up the next day for a walk along the golden beaches and explore more of the food the city has to offer.

Take a hike around the Isle of Skye and maybe a dip in the small water ways if you're brave enough. See the beauty that Scotland has to offer. The night will end at a cottage for 2 with a chef catered meal and an overnight stay.

During the day, enjoy a walking tour of Haga Old Town in Gothenburg, Sweden and a small boat tour of some of the archipelago. End the night with dinner at family owned Familjen where the mood is cosy and the food is all local.

A long weekend in Monaco. Enjoy the comfort of the iconic Café de Paris, spending the afternoon pampered in its spa before heading to an opera. Michelin restaurants, beach sunsets, and ultimate luxury mark a perfect weekend.

Austria. Visit the lakeside alpine village of Hallstatt in the Alps and enjoy a picnic lunch via boat ride. Attend an Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class in the afternoon before venturing to Salzburg to tour Hohensalzburg Fortress. Dine at the restaurant atop and attend a night-time concert there while taking in the balcony view of the historic town of Salzach below, including the river and mountains.

A weekend in Positano, along Italy's soaring Amalfi Coast. This includes a private boat tour to the island of Capri.

Sunset watching on a private yacht off the Greek Islands in quiet and private location, followed by luxurious but relaxed dinner and champagne. (edited to be in-keeping with geographical constrictions. Send a follow up date acknowledging this if you wish to change it. ♥)

Jetset to Finland, spend the morning exploring the snowy forest on horseback, try your hand at ice fishing before enjoying lunch prepared over an open fire. Experience the excitement of an overnight husky or reindeer safari to chase down the northern lights and return to the lodge the next afternoon to wind down in one of the glass house igloos of Kakslauttanen resort and enjoy the spectacular sights with a warm hot chocolate and a decadent five course dessert degustation.

#admin note #valentine's day 2024

[camillasgirl]

Queen Camilla’s Patronages

The Southbank Sinfonia at St John's Smith Square (Patron from 30.10.2003)

A unique music venue in central London and a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture, St John’s was designed and built by Thomas Archer and has survived fire, lightning, bomb plots and the Blitz. The beauty of the building is matched by an exceptional acoustic and from its restoration as both church and concert hall in the late 1960s, St John’s has presented some of the finest classical talent in a programme featuring choirs, chamber orchestras and period instrument groups.

In 2014 we will mark the 300th anniversary of the laying of St John’s first corner stone. With a new administration, led by Richard Heason, we will launch a range of initiatives aimed at repositioning St John’s at the forefront of London’s classical music scene and a major appeal to support the future of our building and development of our artistic programme.

#queen camilla #queen patronages #The Southbank Sinfonia at St John's Smith Square

[crushondonald]

We're walking in the air, we're floating in the moonlit sky ... the people far below are sleeping as we fly.

The Snowman ❄️ (dir. Dianne Jackson, UK 1982)

Based on Raymond Briggs's 1978 picture book "The Snowman"

Nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983

Won a BAFTA TV Award

"Walking in the Air": music by Howard Blake, performed by the Sinfonia of London and sung by Peter Auty, a St. Paul's Cathedral choir boy

#I know Christmas time is over but it's still winter isn't it? #and I love this film with all my heart!!!! #The Snowman #animated short #Dianne Jackson #1982 #1980s #British television #UK #childhood memories 🤍 #my edits

[westminster-insider]

DATE NUMBER 1 - London, England. Winning Bid: @vinnievespucci with £1,000. Total Bids: 6.

"The night consists of great food and live music. A chance to dress up and step into another world. Dinner at the Story Restaurant in London, followed by Abel Selaocoe and Britten Sinfonia at the Barbican Centre."

Partner: @emine--yalaz

#event: vday 2024 #mention: vincenzo #mention: emine

[lesser-known-composers]

Phyllis Tate (1911 – 1987) - London Fields - suite (1958) - St James' Park - a Lakeside reverie ·

Royal Ballet Sinfonia · Gavin Sutherland

#Phyllis Tate #classical music #orchestral suite #Youtube

[landrysg]

New on YouTube from the BBC Proms Vault:

John Wilson conducts his Sinfonia of London in an all-British program of Vaughan Williams, Watkins, Bax, Walton & Elgar

The program begins at 10:48 with Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

#youtube

[pers-books]

A CHRISTMAS GLORIA

An evening of Christmas classics including John Rutter's Gloria

The Choir and Orchestra of the London Choral Sinfonia

Michael Waldron - CONDUCTOR

Emma Bell - SOPRANO

Jemma Redgrave - READER

John Rutter - Gloria

Trad. - Once in Royal David's City (Audience Carol)

Jim Clements - Awake Glad Heart

Bob Chilcott - Midwinter

Bob Chilcott - Shepherd's Carol

Stephen Hough - Silent Night

Holst - Christmas Day

Trad. - Hark The Herald (Audience Carol)

Adam arr. Pappenheim - O Holy Night

London Choral Sinfonia’s much-loved annual Christmas concert features a mix of favourite Christmas works in traditional and contemporary arrangements.

John Rutter's uplifting and joyful 'Gloria' takes centre-stage at this year's concert, alongside the winner of this year’s LCS Christmas Carol competition.

In true LCS style, audience carols ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ and ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ feature, alongside traditional rousing Christmas music including ‘O Holy Night’. Works by Holst and Chilcott complete this Christmas week concert, which is not to be missed! 

TICKET INFORMATION — Tue 19 December - 7.30pm

Duration: 1 hour 25 mins inc. interval

£45, £25, £15

£6 Young Friends

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Transaction Fees: £3.00 Online

#Jemma Redgrave #A Christmas Gloria #St John's Smith's Square #London #Concert

[clamarcap]

Trompeten-Sinfonie

Franz Xaver Richter (1° dicembre 1709 - 1789): Sinfonia in re maggiore VB 53, Trompeten-Sinfonie. London Mozart Players, dir. Matthias Bamert. Allegro Andantino [4:37] Presto assai [8:35]

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#Franz Xaver Richter #London Mozart Players #Matthias Bamert #Youtube

[adrianvarelablog]

CONCIERTO CON LA LONDON CITY ORCHESTRA

Este otono fui invitado a dirigir la London City Orchestra, una fantastica orquesta, bien gerenciada, compuesta por profesionales, amateurs y estudiantes del mas alto nivel, en la temporada de su decimo aniversario. El programa fue grande y variado: 'La Valse' de Ravel, la 'Sinfonia da Requiem' de Britte, y la suite grande del 'Lago de los Cisnes' de Tchaikowsky, a la cual le agregamos el Finale del ballet para redondearla.

La LCO y yo nos conocemos desde hace algunos anos ya, conmigo visitandolos como maestro preparador de varias diferentes secciones de la orquesta, y el ocasional ensayo tutti. Pero esta fue la primera vez que ellos me confiaban un proyecto complet, desde el primer ensayo hasta el concierto final en el dia de conmemoracion del armisitico de la primera guerra mundial; dia que -habria sido imposible pronosticar- resulto tambien ser el dia de la marcha pacifica mas grande del Reino Unido en defensa de paz y pidiendo alto el fuego para el pueblo palestino. Tratando de navegar calles bloqueadas a traves de la capital en una bicicleta alquilada cuando buses, subtes y taxis no estaban disponibles, llegue media hora tarde al ensayo general.

Este proyecto fue una buena oportunidad para implementar mi enfoque 'Orquesta Redefinida'. En lo mas esencial, la fuente del enfoque es respeto y amor por el projimo. Si esto parece como algo muy mistico y no puntual, y los lectores preferirian que hable de forma mas tecnica y pragmatica, les diria que mi tecnica de direccion, de orquesta y de ensayo son simplemente manifestaciones externas de un centro que busca zambullirse dentro de la musicalidad individual, los puntos de vista, y las experiencias de vida de los musicos de la orquesta, y los ayuda a hacer a estos emerger a la superficie, canalizandolos en su ejecucion, como parte del grupo sinfonico. Contextualizar la musica, y relacionarla a nuestras propias experiencias de vida, desde lo mas exaltado a lo mas mundano -a menudo simultaneamente- es clave.

El director aqui es muy literalmente, un primus inter pares; no mas un despota, o al menos, la figura arquetipica de poder de antano. Una buena parte del poder que puede decirse se percibe que tiene el director, emana, en este enfoque, del darselo a los musicos de la orquesta; en crear avenidas para la expresion de los individuos, en concierto con quienes la/lo rodean: una especie de anti-poder, mas como un modus operandi Zen:. 'Mi autoridad emana de vosotros y ella cesa ante vuestra presencia soberana'.

Naturalmente, tengo una vision artistica clara, firme, y lo mas informada al momento posible de las obras que interpretamos, y los pongo en su lugar cuando lo precisan. Los reto si tengo que hacerlo, y nunca acepto menos de lo absolutamente mejor de lo cual ellos (y cualquier orquesta) son capaces. Siempre insisto, pero con carino, amabilidad, empatia, humor, tomando el pelo a ellos o a mi, o cualqier otro medio que me surja en el momento. Pero el camino mas colaborativo y menos vertical, rinde una espeice de jardin musical-humano de profunda alegria. Los musicos, muchos por primera vez, son consultados en como pienan que tal o cual pasaje o textura debe tocarse.

El concerto, mas breves palabras mias relacionando la conmemoracion, mas los eventos corrientes, fue un evento poderoso y feliz, que recibio a la gente de pie. Mas tarde, la orquesta me escribio sus pensamientos y sentimientos sobre el trabajo. Las palabras que mas emplearon fueron: gracias, amor, inspiracion, diversion, energia, pasion, alegria, iluminacion, relajamiento, amabla, dado, y dinamismo. Muchos expresaron cuanto habian aprendido. A ellos, y por la oportunidad de compartirtodo esto con ellos y el publico, estoy profundamente agradecido.

foto: @tradephotographer

#TCHAIKOVSKY #lagode los cisnes #lago #cisnes #suite #britten #ravel #la valse #sinfonia #requiem #sinfonia da requiem #dirigir #director #orquesta #sinfonica #london #city #orchestra #redefinida #redefined #artigas #uruguay #mi autoridad #emana #vosotros #presencia soberana

[londranotizie24]

#AlexandraMazzanti #Artecontemporanea #DeKooning #DorothyCircusGallery #gallerielondra #impressionisti #JoeSorren #mostreaLondra #surrealismoimpressionista

[demoura]

DIA 26 DE DEZEMBRO DE 2023 : “MAESTRO” DE BRADLEY COOPER UM FILME EMPOLGANTE COMO LEONARD BERNSTEIN TÃO AMERICANO COMO O CINEMA PODE SER : novamente cinema e pela primeira vez ao City Alvalade da Avenida de Roma esquálida transformação do antigo cinema mas onde, escondido no bar, ainda se pode ver o painel de Estrela Faria (1910-1976). Estreado na 80.ª edição do Festival de Veneza, MAESTRO é um biopic realizado, protagonizado e co-escrito (em parceria com Josh Singer) por Bradley Cooper que conta a história de amor entre o maestro e a actriz chilena Felicia Cohn Montealegre (1922-1978), com quem foi casado durante 25 anos e de quem teve três filhos: Jamie, Alexander e Nina Bernstein, (que apoiaram toda a produção do filme). Maestro" é uma novela sobre um casamento famoso fora das normas pela bissexualidade promíscua de Leonard Bernstein, a figura mais carismática da música clássica americana na segunda metade do século XX, O filme é conduzido pelas espantosas actuações de Bradley Cooper e Casey Mulligan no papel da sua cintilante e sofredora mulher Felicia.. Maestro começa aliás com um Bernstein idoso revendo a sua vida de casado após a morte de Montealegre enquadrando os acontecimentos do filme na forma de memória. O filme, a preto e branco nos primeiros inebriantes anos e a cores nos problemáticos últimos , patina pela prodigiosa carreira Bernstein com floreados cinematográficos . A energia maniaca do herói inclui o seu “chain-smoking” os abraços e beijos irreprimíveis. e incomoda na actuação de Cooper a prótese nasal e a voz . Cenas marcantes do filme são no princípio o telefonema com o convite para substituir Bruno Walter no Carnegie Hall chamada que motiva saltos de júbilo do jovem Bernstein na cama onde está o trompetista seu amante : o relato desconfortável do diagnóstico e da luta de Felicia contra um cancro da mama disseminado e finalmente o retrato de uma "magnífica obsessão": a de Bradley Cooper pela batuta do maestro, tendo acabado por, ao cabo de seis anos de aprendizagem e preparação do filme, com apoio de Yannick Nézet-Séguin , a dirigir numa sequência de sete minutos a 2.ª Sinfonia de Mahler com a London Symphony Orchestra na Catedral de Ely. É a recriação de um momento exultante da carreira de Leonard Bernstein . Esta cena de “apropriação “ não agrada aos verdadeiros músicos Não irei ao ponto como Alex Ross do New Yorker, de dizer que o filme “true-to-life” de Bradley Cooper sobre Leonard Bernstein e Felicia Montealegree é o filme de música clássica mais satisfatório em muitas décadas.. Mas é imprescindível vê-lo !

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[theart2rock]

Vor 40 Jahren - Dezember 1983

Ich möchte mir vornehmen, jeden Monat 40 Jahre zurückschauen und einen kurzen Rückblick zu machen. Dabei auch einmal über den Tellerrand der Rockmusik zu schauen. Events - 02. Dezember - Das Musikvideo zu Thriller von Michael Jackson feiert Premiere. - 02. Dezember - Die Band Phish tritt zum ersten Mal live auf. - 03. Dezember - Slayer eröffentlicht ihr Debüt Show No Mercy. - 03. Dezember - Das Musical Marilyn: An American Dream spielt nach 17x zum letzten Mal im Minskoff Theatre in New York. - 06. Dezember - Das Evangeliar Heinrichs des Löwen wird für 32.5 Millionen D-Mark als bis dahin teuerstes Buch versteigert. - 08. Dezember - Die neunte Space Shuttle Missison  Columbia 6 landet. - 10. Dezember - Danuta Walesa, die Frau von Lech Walesa, akzeptiert den Friedensnobelpreis. - 14. Dezember - Peggy Lee's Show "Peg" feiert Premiere im Lant-Fontanne Theater in New York, läuft aber nur fünf Vorstellungen lang. - 15. Dezember - Elisabeth Lutyens' Music For Orchestra 1V feiert mit dem City of London Sinfonia Premiere. - 16. Dezember - Der Sprecher der Band "The Who" kündigt das Ende der Band an. - 17. Dezember - Der Alcala 20 Nachtclub in Madrid fängt Feuer, 83 Menschen sterben - 19. Dezember - Der Jules Rimet Pokal (Fussball WM-Pokal) wird in Rio de Janeiro gestohlen und eingeschmolzen - 20. Dezember - Uraufführung der Oper Die Fastnachtsbeichte von Giselher Klebe in Darmstadt. - 21. Dezember - Das Musical Tap Dance Kid feiert am Broadhurst Theater in New York Premiere und läuft 669 Vorstellung - 25. Dezember - Im ZDF läuft die erste Folge der Serie Diese Drombuschs Wichtige Veröffentlichungen - The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome - Slade - Show No Mercy - Slayer - Bark At The Moon - Ozzy Osbourne - Balls To The Walls - Accept - Japanese Whispers - The Cure - Earth A.D. / Wolfs Blood - Misfits Schweizer Hitparade Platz 1 Single Charts - Come Back And Stay - Paul Young Schweizer Hitparade Platz 1 Album Charts - Soundtrack - Flashdance - Venezia 2000 - Rondo Veneziano Schweizer Interpreten in den CH-Charts - Lost Again - Yello US Billboard Single Charts - All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie - Say Say Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson US Billboard Album Charts - Can't Slow Down - Lionel Richie - Thriller - Michael Jackson UK Single Charts - Uptown Girl - Billy Joel - Only You - The Flying Pickets UK Album Charts - Seven and the Ragged Tiger - Duran Duran - No Parlez - Paul Young - Now 1 - Various Artists Happy Birthday - 01. Dezember - Akala (britischer Rapper) - 03. Dezember - Sherri DuPree (Singer/Songwriter) - 12. Dezember - Katrina Elam (Countrysängerin) - 29. Dezember - Jessica Andrews (Countrysängerin) - 30. Dezember - Noley Thornton (Schauspielerin u.a. in Beverly Hills 90210 oder Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Farewell - 06. Dezember - Lucienne Boyer (franz. Sängerin) - 28. Dezember - Dennis Wilson (Beach Boys) Lesen Sie den ganzen Artikel

[classicalmusicdaily]

John Wilson is highly sought after on a global scale. He frequently performs in the UK with most orchestras, including the City of Birmingham Symphony, BBC Scottish Symphony, London Symphony, and London Philharmonic orchestras, both during their normal seasons and at festivals like Aldeburgh, Glyndebourne, and the BBC Proms. He frequently performed with the John Wilson Orchestra for many years, both domestically and internationally. Wilson has conducted many of the best orchestras in Europe, including the Royal Concertgebouw, Budapest Festival, Swedish Radio Symphony, Oslo Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Symphony, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, and DSO Berlin, as well as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Wilson has also conducted orchestras outside of Europe, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. John Wilson Wilson conducted Puccini's Madama Butterfly at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera during their autumn tour in 2016. Since then, he has conducted Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at the English National Opera and Massenet's Cendrillon at the Glyndebourne Summer Festival. Wilson and the John Wilson Orchestra performed extensively around the UK and overseas for many years. He restarted the Sinfonia of London in 2018. The Guardian praised their eagerly awaited BBC Proms debut in 2021 as "really remarkable," and they are now in high demand around the UK; this season, they will return to the BBC Proms, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and London's Barbican Center, among other locations. Wilson has a sizable and diverse discography, and his recordings with the Sinfonia of London have won numerous accolades and exceptional praise. For example, the recordings of the Korngold Symphony in F sharp (2020), Respighi Roman Trilogy (2021), and Dutilleux Le Loup (2022) have each won the BBC Music Magazine Award in the orchestral category for three consecutive years. The Times named the Respighi recording one of the three "really remarkable versions of this trilogy" of all time, together with those by Toscanini (1949) and Muti. The Observer called the Respighi album "Massive, bold and vividly played." Wilson, a Gateshead native, studied composing and conducting at the Royal College of Music, where he was elevated to Fellow status in 2011. John Wilson received the prestigious ISM Distinguished Musician Award in March 2019 for his contributions to music, and the Royal Academy of Music appointed him to the position of Henry Wood Chair of Conducting in 2021. British orchestral conductor John Wilson founded the John Wilson Orchestra in 1994. It is a jazz large band that plays with a symphony orchestra. It performs Rodgers and Hammerstein compositions as well as MGM musicals' original arrangements. Since 2009, the orchestra has participated in The Proms summer event each year. The John Wilson Orchestra has received praise for demonstrating how film musicals can also feature "genuine period performance”. Prior to the 2010 Proms season, John Wilson spoke with Rebecca Franks for the BBC Music Magazine and described how the orchestra's particular composition represents this goal: The orchestra has a solid 15 years together, and its personnel is exceptionally specialized. It is based on the traditional American contract movie orchestras. And that essentially consists of a rhythm section, four trumpets, four trombones, five double-saxes, and a rhythm section, all of whom are highly specialised in this manner, together with a brass, rhythm, and saxophone section from a dance band. A woodwind and French horn section are added on top of that. But I believe that finding the appropriate string players is crucial. A very high octane, high gloss, soloist type of musician is required. Not down, but up, is the string sound mixed. You perform at your peak. It takes a lot of practise to get the in-your-face, costly kind of string sound. The best players are required, but our nation is blessed with excellent orchestral musicians. Wilson is most

known for his Proms performances with a Hollywood theme, which have been a mainstay of the event for well over a decade. So it surprised some when, in February, he stepped in at the last minute to conduct the London Symphony Orchestra's world premieres of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony and a trumpet concerto by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Wilson clearly possesses more than just a deep understanding of the Great American Songbook. In 2002, Wilson began performing with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, primarily specialising in light music. "I've always done it and I've never apologised for it, but over the years they've slowly given me more freedom, and I've worked with them on everything from Eric Coates to Dutilleux. I appreciate that they didn't categorise me. At the Proms, he will lead the orchestra in conducting Vaughan Williams and Holst's Planets, another piece from the traditional repertoire that he promises to give new life to. I always perform The Planets in a unique way as a party piece. A performance is never more than a momentary reflection of your attitude toward a work on any given day. He credits his unusual upbringing—a working-class boy from Gateshead who fell in love with music (and Hollywood musicals in particular), taught himself to play the piano with the assistance of a musical mother, completed an A-level in music at Newcastle College, and created his first orchestra at the age of 16—for the diversity of his repertoire. Wilson continued on and joined the Royal College of Music as a "reluctant and not very good percussion player," but later switched to composition and conducting. I had a few professors who made sure I had the time and support to succeed. As a result, I went from being on the verge of being expelled at the end of my first year to winning the Tagore Gold Medal, the college's top honour for students. Just being left to do what I want. In 1994, while he was only 22 years old, he founded his own orchestra under that name. He claims, "It just happened by accident." "When I was still a student, I was playing the piano at the Grosvenor House hotel. I had tea in the afternoon with a violinist and attended jazz trio concerts in the evening. So I ended up with two groups of friends—classical musicians from the Royal College of Music and jazz musicians from the Guildhall and the Academy—and it was the marriage of those two sets of passions that inspired us to play this symphonic music with a jazz influence. We started getting offers for gigs and residencies as it transitioned from being something we did purely for fun.