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Stephen David Layton MBE (born 23 December 1966) is an English conductor. Biography. Layton was raised in Derby, where his father was a church organist. He was a chorister at Winchester Cathedral, and subsequently won scholarships to Eton College and then King's College, Cambridge as an organ scholar under Stephen Cleobury.
About. Awarded with an MBE for services to classical music in October 2020, Stephen Layton is one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation, whose ground-breaking approach has had a profound influence on choral music over the last 30 years.
Stephen Layton "...one of the world's finest interpreters of choral music..." Classic FM Magazine “…the effect is nothing short of electrifying…” Gramophone Magazine (2007) "Layton’s performances inspire the soul as they break the heart with their intense beauty." American Record Guide (2008)
Stephen Layton is celebrated for his exceptional musicianship and for the vitality of his performances with such groups as Polyphony and the Holst Singers. Here are more facts about this master of choral conducting. 1. A musical background. Born in 1966, Stephen Layton was raised in Derby where his father was a church organist.
Champion of contemporary classics. An energetic and enthusiastic champion of new music, Stephen Layton has premiered works by such composers as Arvo Pärt, Thomas Ades and James MacMillan. 10 images. See the full gallery: Stephen Layton: 10 facts about the great conductor.
Conductor. Stephen Layton is one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation. Often described as the finest exponent of choral music in the world today, his ground-breaking approach has had a profound influence on choral music over the last 30 years.
Stephen Layton: 10 facts about the great conductor. 4. One of the world's leading choirs. For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. In a Gramophone Magazine poll they were named as one of the world’s leading choirs. 10 images.
