Alex Conway

I'm a confident, friendly and approachable conductor that's comfortable in any situation with any size ensemble. I like to engage the audience as much as possible during a concert, whether I'm conducting or in front of the keyboard. - Principle Conductor, London Incidental Orchestra – CURRENT - Associate Conductor, York Wind Soloists – CURRENT - Musical Director, Yorkshire Philharmonic Orchestra - 2015 - MA (Merit) Orchestra Conducting, University of York -2014 - Principle Conductor, University of York Sinfonietta - 2014 - Guest Conductor, Chimera Ensemble of New Music - 2014 - Notably Musical Director & Conductor for Don Giovanni at the Grand Opera House - 2015 (****) - Notably Musical Director & Conductor for Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York, 2015 (*****) - Accepted onto a variety of workshops, including Jorma Panula and the London Mozart Players and regularly attend rehearsals of the BBC Philharmonic, Southbank Sinfonia & English Chamber Orchestra. "After the orchestra had finished playing the first movement (a virtuoso performance), Alex introduced himself and the players. With an instinctive sense of showmanship – he skilfully guided the audience from piece to piece, giving crucial detail and insight into the history of movements. " Cog Design - Ultimate Beethoven Symphony "The true star was Alexander Conway, who kept his singers, including an all-female chorus in check and a firm hand on his efficient orchestra." York Press [Don Giovanni - Grand Opera House York] "The numbers involving the chorus really brought the roaring twenties to life complimented by the skillfully conducted orchestra, led by musical director, Alexander Conway." York Vision [Thoroughly Modern Millie]