Role

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Conductor  

Genre

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Choral

 

Jeremy Backhouse is a renowned conductor and choral director who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born in 1952 in the United Kingdom, Backhouse grew up in a musical family and began his musical journey at a young age. He started playing the piano when he was just five years old and later learned to play the organ. Backhouse's passion for music led him to study at the Royal College of Music in London, where he received a scholarship to study choral conducting. He also studied with renowned conductors such as Sir David Willcocks and Sir Charles Groves. After completing his studies, Backhouse began his career as a conductor and choral director. One of the highlights of Backhouse's career was his appointment as the conductor of the Vasari Singers in 1989. The Vasari Singers is a renowned chamber choir in the UK, and Backhouse's appointment as its conductor was a significant achievement. Under his leadership, the choir has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Royal Albert Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. Backhouse has also conducted many other choirs and orchestras, including the BBC Singers, the London Mozart Players, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked with some of the most talented musicians in the world, including Sir James Galway, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and Sir Simon Rattle. Backhouse's talent as a conductor has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 1997, he was awarded the Elgar Medal for his contribution to the music of Sir Edward Elgar. He has also received the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for his work with the Vasari Singers. In addition to his work as a conductor, Backhouse is also a composer and arranger. He has written many choral works, including "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Ave Verum Corpus." His arrangements of traditional hymns and carols are also widely performed. Backhouse is known for his dedication to music education and has worked with many young musicians throughout his career. He has conducted workshops and masterclasses for choirs and orchestras around the world and has been a guest conductor at many music festivals. Despite his many achievements, Backhouse remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to inspire and educate musicians around the world and is widely regarded as one of the most talented conductors of his generation.

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