Role

:

Conductor  

Country

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Ireland

Birth

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in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Genre

:

Ballet

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

Kevin Mallon is a renowned conductor and violinist in the world of classical music. Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1959, Mallon began his musical journey at a young age. He started playing the violin at the age of six and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He went on to study at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and later at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Mallon's career as a professional musician began in the 1980s when he joined the Irish Chamber Orchestra as a violinist. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the orchestra's concertmaster. During his time with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Mallon gained valuable experience as a performer and developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of classical music. In the early 1990s, Mallon moved to Canada and began working with the Toronto-based baroque orchestra, Tafelmusik. He quickly became a key member of the orchestra and was appointed as its concertmaster in 1995. Mallon's time with Tafelmusik was marked by numerous successful performances and recordings, including the critically acclaimed album "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi. In 2001, Mallon founded his own orchestra, the Aradia Ensemble. The ensemble specializes in baroque and classical music and has gained a reputation for its innovative and dynamic performances. Mallon has served as the artistic director and conductor of the Aradia Ensemble since its inception and has led the orchestra in numerous successful performances and recordings. Mallon's career as a conductor has been marked by numerous highlights and achievements. In 2003, he was appointed as the conductor of the Toronto Chamber Orchestra, a position he held until 2008. During his time with the orchestra, Mallon led numerous successful performances and recordings, including the album "Handel: Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks." In 2005, Mallon was appointed as the conductor of the Dublin-based orchestra, the Irish Baroque Orchestra. He led the orchestra in numerous successful performances and recordings, including the album "Handel: Concerti Grossi Op. 6." Mallon's work with the Irish Baroque Orchestra earned him critical acclaim and established him as one of the leading conductors in the world of baroque music. Mallon's work as a conductor has also been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2007, he was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his contributions to Canadian music. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Prix Opus for "Concert of the Year - Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque" for his performance of Handel's "Messiah" with the Aradia Ensemble. Mallon's career as a musician and conductor has been marked by a deep passion for classical music and a commitment to excellence. He has dedicated his life to the study and performance of baroque and classical music and has become one of the leading figures in the world of classical music. His work has inspired countless musicians and audiences around the world and his legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come.

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