Martyn Brabbins appointed visiting professor of conducting at RCS
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The conductor is currently music director at the English National Opera.
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In his new role at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, he will work with conducting students at under- and postgraduate levels, conduct the RCS Symphony Orchestra once a year, and mentor the institution's Leverhulme conducting fellows.
Brabbins said: 'In August 1988, I made my professional conducting debut with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Ever since, Scotland, and particularly the wonderful BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, has featured prominently and consistently in my conducting life.
'Having myself benefitted from two years of conducting study in Leningrad with Ilya Musin, one of the 20th century’s legendary teachers, I have consistently tried to pass on to aspiring conductors some of the genius of Musin’s conducting method. Although much of the conductor’s individuality has to remain instinctive and personal, there certainly are elements that can be taught.
'I am honoured that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has asked me to become visiting professor of conducting, and look forward to engaging with the brilliant young conductors that the RCS attracts.'