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Alexander Janiczek associate artist Austrian violinist Alexander Janiczek has enjoyed a long and close relationship with the SCO. He held the position of Leader with the Orchestra from 1999 to 2002, and since then has regularly been invited back as guest director and soloist. He has directed the Orchestra from the violin in a series of three highly acclaimed recordings of Mozart Serenades and Divertimenti (Linn Records).
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Richard Egarr associate artist Although possibly best known for his expertise in the music of the baroque period, Richard Egarr’s wide-ranging interests span the centuries and his career combines conducting, directing from the keyboard, playing concerti, giving recitals and talking about music. His energy and joy in creating music have made him a firm favourite with SCO musicians and audiences over the years. THE LITTLE C MAJOR 17 January
“… spellbinding”
“ What a firecracker he is. Showman, raconteur, wit, outrageous entertainer, dynamo and spontaneous energiser of music: he does the lot, with style.”
the guardian
ANDERSZEWSKI PLAYS MOZART 21 February SINFONIA CONCERTANTE 11 April
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Joseph Swensen conductor emeritus Joseph Swensen became SCO Conductor Emeritus in 2005, following nine successful years as Principal Conductor. During that time, he developed a unique relationship with the Orchestra as violin soloist as well as conductor, and recorded five CDs in this dual role with the SCO through its partnership with Linn Records. Their hugely popular concert series of Beethoven Symphonies and Piano Concerti are still talked about by many who were there.
BRITTEN 100: I 18 April
“… Swensen and the orchestra were practically airborne and looked as if they were having the ride of their lives…” the scotsman
SWENSEN CONDUCTS THE ‘RHENISH’ 25 October
Photograph by Marco Borggreve
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