Conductor

Richard Howarth

As a violinist, Richard started his career with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, moving to the BBC Concert Orchestra as Assistant Leader in 1978 and was appointed Leader of the Ulster Orchestra in 1981.

He has appeared as soloist with the Ulster Orchestra, RTE Symphony Orchestra in Dublin and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Richard has been a regular guest leader with several orchestras including the BBC Welsh and Scottish Symphony Orchestras, BBC Philharmonic, the Hallé and the Bournemouth Sinfonietta.

Richard was appointed leader of Manchester Camerata in 1989 appearing also as soloist and director. Since joining Manchester Camerata he has been very active in the chamber music field. He formed Manchester Camerata Ensemble in 1990, which performs regularly at venues throughout the Northwest including the Royal Northern College of Music.  Richard also performs in Trio Melzi with pianist Sarah Beth Briggs and cellist Jonathan Price.

Conducting appearances have included concerts with the Manchester, London and Scottish Concert Orchestras, Manchester Camerata and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.  As an educator, Richard conducts and trains the Manchester Youth String Orchestra and orchestras at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Richard has conducted Sale Chamber Orchestra in the recent concert including works by Handel, Mozart, Vaughan Williams, Ireland and Stravinsky

To see more about Richard's conducting activities visit http://www.richardhowarthmusic.co.uk/

 

Former Conductors

Philip Mackenzie

Jonathan Brett

Michael Calder

Stephen Threlfall

John Walker-Jones

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