OSJ ARTISTIC TEAM
John Lubbock is well known as the founder and conductor of the Orchestra of St John’s.
John Lubbock’s life has music at its core: he was a chorister at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, studied singing at the Royal Academy of Music, went on to join the John Alldis choir, was a founder member of the London Symphony Chorus and then one of the Swingle Singers. John is best known today as a conductor and particularly for his long association with the BBC Proms, which included conducting a number of acclaimed world premieres.
Toby Young Composer in residence
Toby is a composer and researcher whose work explores the boundaries between pop and classical music. Since winning the Guardian/BBC Proms Young Composer of the Year (2006) and the International ABRSM Composition Competition (2009), Toby’s music has been performed by renowned ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Academy of Ancient Music, London Mozart Players, and the choirs of King’s College Cambridge, New College Oxford, and Westminster Abbey. He has also written and co-written for numerous pop artists including the Rolling Stones, Chase & Status, Duran Duran, and Ellie Goulding.
Toby is currently a Leverhulme Early Career Research at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
For more information, see Toby’s website.
Rupert Egerton-Smith Artist in residence
Rupert did not go to music college and for almost 15 years barely played the piano as he worked in the commercial world. Success in major competitions including 1st prize in the Bradshaw and Buono competition proved a turning point, and led him to throw himself into his music with abandon.
His performing career since has been extensive and has included solo performances in Carnegie Hall, Paris’ Salle Gaveau, and London’s Cadogan Hall. Over 1500 people attended his recital of the Bach-Busoni Chaconne and Chopin’s B minor sonata at the Berlin Philharmonie. France 2 broadcast his live performances of Scarlatti and Balakirev’s Islamey.
Of his debut recording, the UK Daily Telegraph wrote, “the sheer technical accomplishment in Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit is stunning and the real strength of the disc.” Over the past decade he has studied with the pianist Philip Fowke, Professor Emeritus of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
Rupert has composed music for BBC and Channel 4 documentaries and short films. He collaborates with music agencies internationally and is fascinated by intriguing sound combinations, and the pairing of organic instruments with modern sound design.
Rupert is delighted to have been appointed Artist in Residence at the Orchestra of St John’s. More details on Rupert are on the website www.rupertesmusic.com
