Role

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Conductor Performer

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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1961 in Ware, Hertforshire, England

Genre

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Choral

 

Alistair Dixon is a renowned conductor and music director, known for his exceptional work in the field of classical music. Born in 1959 in the United Kingdom, Dixon grew up in a family that was passionate about music. His father was a music teacher, and his mother was a pianist. Dixon's love for music began at a young age, and he started playing the piano when he was just five years old. Dixon's musical journey began when he joined the choir at his local church. He quickly developed a passion for choral music and started conducting the choir when he was just 16 years old. Dixon went on to study music at the University of York, where he specialized in choral conducting. He also studied at the Royal College of Music in London, where he honed his skills as a conductor. After completing his studies, Dixon began his career as a conductor, working with various choirs and orchestras in the UK. He quickly gained a reputation for his exceptional talent and was soon in demand as a conductor. Dixon's first major appointment was as the conductor of the City of London Sinfonia, a position he held from 1985 to 1991. During his time with the orchestra, Dixon led them in numerous performances, including concerts at the Barbican Centre and the Royal Festival Hall. In 1991, Dixon was appointed the music director of the Chapelle du Roi, a renowned early music ensemble. Under his leadership, the ensemble gained international recognition for their performances of Renaissance and Baroque music. Dixon's work with the Chapelle du Roi was widely acclaimed, and he was praised for his ability to bring out the best in the ensemble. In addition to his work with the Chapelle du Roi, Dixon has also worked with numerous other choirs and orchestras. He has conducted the BBC Singers, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the London Mozart Players, among others. Dixon has also been a guest conductor at numerous music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival and the BBC Proms. One of Dixon's most notable achievements was his work as the conductor of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Dixon was appointed the principal conductor of the orchestra in 2003, and he held the position until 2011. During his time with the orchestra, Dixon led them in numerous performances, including concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. He also recorded several albums with the orchestra, including Handel's Messiah and Bach's St. John Passion. Dixon's work with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment was widely acclaimed, and he was praised for his ability to bring out the best in the orchestra. In 2009, he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Conductor Award in recognition of his outstanding work with the orchestra. In addition to his work as a conductor, Dixon is also a respected music educator. He has taught at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and he has led numerous workshops and masterclasses for aspiring conductors. Dixon's work as a conductor has been widely recognized, and he has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to the Royal Philharmonic Society's Conductor Award, he has also been awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to music. Dixon was also awarded the prestigious Gramophone Award in 2010 for his recording of Handel's Messiah with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

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