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Composer Conductor Performer

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Opera

 

 

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Stephen Barlow is a renowned British conductor, composer, and pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on 17th December 1954 in London, Barlow grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Thomas Barlow, was a composer and conductor, while his mother, Margaret Barlow, was a pianist. Barlow's parents played a significant role in shaping his musical career, and he started playing the piano at a young age. Barlow attended the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied piano and composition. He later went on to study conducting at the National Opera Studio and the Royal Opera House. Barlow's talent as a conductor was quickly recognized, and he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the English National Opera in 1981. He went on to conduct several productions for the company, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Verdi's "La Traviata." In 1985, Barlow made his debut at the Royal Opera House, conducting a production of "The Magic Flute." He went on to conduct several productions for the company, including "Don Giovanni," "The Marriage of Figaro," and "Carmen." Barlow's talent as a conductor was also recognized internationally, and he was invited to conduct productions in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Barlow's career as a composer also flourished during this time. He composed several works for the stage, including the opera "King," which was premiered at the Royal Opera House in 1986. He also composed several works for orchestra, including "The Land of Lost Content," which was premiered by the London Symphony Orchestra in 1990. In 1993, Barlow was appointed as the artistic director of the Buxton Festival, a position he held for ten years. During his tenure, he transformed the festival into one of the most important events in the British classical music calendar. He also conducted several productions for the festival, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Verdi's "La Traviata." Barlow's talent as a conductor was recognized by several prestigious organizations, and he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Conductor's Award in 1995. He was also appointed as the principal conductor of the English National Opera in 1999, a position he held until 2004. In 2005, Barlow was appointed as the music director of the Prague Symphony Orchestra, a position he held until 2008. During his tenure, he conducted several concerts and recordings with the orchestra, including a critically acclaimed recording of Dvorak's "New World Symphony." Barlow's career as a conductor continued to flourish, and he was appointed as the principal conductor of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in 2007. He conducted several concerts with the orchestra, including a performance at the BBC Proms in 2008. In addition to his work as a conductor and composer, Barlow is also a respected pianist. He has performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Barlow's contribution to the world of classical music has been recognized by several prestigious organizations. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2009 for his services to music. He was also appointed as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Music in 2010. In recent years, Barlow has continued to conduct and compose music.

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