Role

:

Composer Conductor  

Country

:

United Kingdom

Birth

:

July 25, 1939 in London, England

 

Jeremy Barlow is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on 22nd June 1948 in London, England. From a young age, Barlow showed a keen interest in music, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion. He began playing the recorder at the age of six and later learned to play the piano and the violin. Barlow attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied the recorder with Philip Taylor and the harpsichord with Ruth Dyson. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1970 and went on to pursue a career in music. Barlow's career as a musician began in the early 1970s when he joined the Early Music Consort of London, a group founded by David Munrow. The group was known for its performances of early music, and Barlow played the recorder and the harpsichord. He remained with the group until Munrow's untimely death in 1976. After leaving the Early Music Consort of London, Barlow continued to perform and record with various early music groups. He also began to focus on conducting and directing, and in 1980, he founded the Hanover Band, a period-instrument orchestra based in the UK. The Hanover Band quickly gained a reputation for its authentic performances of classical and baroque music, and Barlow became known as a leading figure in the early music movement. Over the years, Barlow has conducted and directed many orchestras and ensembles, including the Academy of Ancient Music, the English Baroque Soloists, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He has also collaborated with many renowned soloists, including Emma Kirkby, James Bowman, and John Mark Ainsley. Barlow's performances and recordings have received critical acclaim, and he has won several awards for his contributions to music. In 1990, he was awarded the Gramophone Award for Best Baroque Instrumental Recording for his recording of Handel's Water Music with the Hanover Band. He has also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, the Edison Award, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Barlow is also a respected musicologist and scholar. He has written several books on early music, including The Baroque Recorder and The Complete Country Dance Tunes. He has also edited and arranged many pieces of early music for performance and recording. Barlow's contributions to the world of music have been significant, and his influence on the early music movement cannot be overstated. He has helped to revive interest in early music and has inspired many musicians to explore this rich and fascinating repertoire. His performances and recordings continue to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike, and his legacy as a musician and scholar will undoubtedly endure for many years to come.

More....