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Well, what a night we had at the Henley Festival this year with the Abba Symphonic Spectacular – it was one high energy non-stop party! Annie Skates, Kate Graham, Lance Ellington and David Combes all sung beautifully, the BSO were on top form and the audience were just stunning! Have a look at the gallery for some lovely pictures.
It’s now time to get your Disco trousers and glitter balls ready for this year’s new concert in 3 open-air venues. This promises to be a great new concert with four top singers, Disco band and full Symphony Orchestra.
Wells Cathedral School have invited me to conduct a concert of Film Music with their wonderful Symphony Orchestra and 60 strong choir at the Colston Hall in Bristol in October – more details to follow.
Christmas sees me back with the BSO and the New Scorpion Band for 3 concerts in Bristol, Poole and Portsmouth – developing the very successful “Dorset Wassail” concert we performed Christmas 2010. A fusion of the finest classical and folk music from the UK.
February 2012 I will be revisiting the Rodgers & Hammerstein concert with the BSO in Poole and Bristol with Annie Skates and her singers – more details to follow.
Me conducting the BSO in the Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert
A Bit About Me
I studied bassoon at the Royal College of Music, not really sure what life would hold in store for me, but certain that something interesting would come along.
Having worked with various groups and orchestras, I was asked to play in a West End show, “The Hunting of the Snark” by Mike Batt. This led to a run of different shows including “Crazy for You” “Martin Guerre” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “Lautrec” (What do you mean, you’ve never heard of it?!)
My first real conducting opportunity came when Jae Alexander (Musical Director) left “Crazy for You”. Paul Maguire took over the position which meant we needed an extra conductor for the show, and I was offered the job. From there I carried on as assistant conductor in the subsequent shows which was a truly memorable experience.
Through my West End contacts I am now working with Andy Barnwell fixing bands for shows as well as conducting big concerts including several with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
