Role

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Conductor Performer

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

John Pryce-Jones is a renowned conductor and pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. He was born on 17th October 1945 in Wales, United Kingdom. Pryce-Jones grew up in a musical family, and his father was a conductor and organist. He started playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Pryce-Jones received his early education at the King's School, Canterbury, where he was a chorister. He later attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied piano and conducting. He also studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, where he was awarded a scholarship. In 1970, Pryce-Jones made his debut as a conductor with the Welsh National Opera. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented conductor and was appointed the company's music director in 1973. During his tenure, he conducted numerous productions, including Wagner's Ring Cycle, Verdi's Aida, and Puccini's La Bohème. He also conducted the company's first-ever production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes. In 1984, Pryce-Jones was appointed the music director of the Scottish Opera. He held this position for ten years and conducted many critically acclaimed productions, including Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Verdi's Otello, and Puccini's Tosca. He also conducted the world premiere of James MacMillan's Ines de Castro. Pryce-Jones has also conducted many other opera companies around the world, including the English National Opera, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He has worked with many of the world's leading singers, including Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, and Kiri Te Kanawa. In addition to his work as a conductor, Pryce-Jones is also an accomplished pianist. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in many prestigious venues, including the Wigmore Hall in London and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He has also recorded several albums, including a collection of Mozart piano concertos. Pryce-Jones has received many awards and honors throughout his career. In 1992, he was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to music. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Glasgow and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. In 2008, Pryce-Jones was appointed the artistic director of the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival in North Carolina, USA. He has also served as the music director of the Bay Chamber Concerts in Maine, USA. Pryce-Jones is known for his passionate and expressive conducting style. He has a deep understanding of the music he conducts and is able to bring out the best in the performers he works with. He is also known for his commitment to new music and has conducted many world premieres of contemporary works. In conclusion, John Pryce-Jones is a highly respected conductor and pianist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. His passion for music and his commitment to excellence have earned him many accolades and honors throughout his career. He continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world with his performances and recordings.

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