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Composer Conductor Performer

Birth

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1978 in Reading, Berkshire, England

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Choral

 

Leo Hussain is a British conductor and pianist who has made a name for himself in the classical music world. Born in London in 1978, Hussain grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. He attended the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied piano and conducting. Hussain's career as a conductor began in 2002, when he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented and versatile conductor, and has since conducted at some of the world's most prestigious opera houses and orchestras. One of Hussain's early highlights as a conductor was his debut at the Royal Opera House in London in 2009, where he conducted a production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni". The production was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and helped to establish Hussain as a rising star in the classical music world. Since then, Hussain has conducted at a number of other major opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Paris Opera, and the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. He has also conducted a number of orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. Hussain's repertoire is wide-ranging, and he is equally at home conducting operas, symphonies, and chamber music. Some of his most notable performances include a production of Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" at the Paris Opera in 2016, and a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 with the London Symphony Orchestra in 2018. In addition to his work as a conductor, Hussain is also an accomplished pianist. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at a number of festivals and concert series, and has recorded several albums of piano music. Hussain has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2011, he was named as one of the "Top 10 Conductors on the Rise" by the magazine Opera News. He has also been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Conductor Award, and the International Opera Award for Best Newcomer. Despite his many accomplishments, Hussain remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the best in his musicians and singers. As he continues to conduct and perform around the world, he is sure to remain a major force in the classical music world for years to come.

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