Christopher George - Conductor
Territories - General Management, Worldwide
“A first class musician of wide experience who is helping orchestras to play wonderfully well.”
Christopher's skill set is broad. He has conducted the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic and Concert Orchestras, Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Rambert Dance Company with repertoire such as Prokofiev, Grieg, Halvorssen, Lutoslawski, John Grant and Maximo Park.
Chris's recent appearances include Grieg and the premier of Skelbred concerto with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra gig with Shed Seven on Radio 2's Piano Room, Classic Ibiza tunes touring with the Urban Soul Orchestra and brilliant singers and Stravinsky, Ina Boyle and Tchaikovsky with Ireland's Luminosa.
Before turning to conducting, Chris was a violinist. He was Leader of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, directing them many times, and has led and played principal positions in the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and lots more. As such Chris is held in high regard by playing musicians who recognise him as one of their kind who has excelled.
“Chris is one of the most compelling and irresistible musicians I have ever met. His conducting has urgency and beauty … a real pleasure to play for”
“Really very good indeed”
“Chris you are a true, honest and wonderful musician. You’re like my musical brother!”
“It was a genuine pleasure to sing with conductor Christopher George. There is great musical knowledge and, best of all, real flair!”
“The St John with Chris George at the helm was one of the highlights of my Passion season. He has the rare gift of showing authority whilst allowing the performer the space and artistic freedom to express their ideas. Impressive”
For enquiries contact: jonathan@hennesseybrownmusic.com