Leeds Conductors Competition
The Leeds Conductors Competition, is a music competition for young British conductors in the city of Leeds.[1]
History
The competition was founded by Michael Johnson of the Leeds City Council and David Lloyd-Jones, Founder Director of Opera North with the support of Sir Charles Groves. The competition has strongs ties with the The Orchestra of Opera North. The first competition happened in 1984 and since then has taken place eight times.[2] The winner of the first prize of the competition has the opportunity to conduct most of the UK's major orchestras, including the BBC Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of Opera North, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.[3]
Winners[4]
- Sian Edwards (1984)
- Grant Llewellyn (1986)
- Martyn Brabbins (1988)
- Philip Ellis (1992)
- Brad Cohen (1994)
- Garry Walker (1999)
- Paul Watkins (2002)
- Alexander Shelley (2005)
- Geoffrey Paterson (2009)
References
- ↑ "Leeds Conductors Competition contestants". The Music Group Online. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ↑ "Leeds Conductors Competition". Leeds Conducting Competition. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ↑ "Leeds Conductors Competition". Leeds Conducting Competition. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ↑ "Leeds Conductors Competition". Music and Violin. Retrieved 21 July 2009.