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{{Db-multiple|G11|G12|url=http://www.rsno.org.uk/live/artistic-team/gregory-batsleer/}}Gregory Batsleer is a Manchester-born choral conductor and chorus director. He is Chorus Director of Scotland's national symphonic chorus, the [[Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus|RSNO Chorus]], and of Scotland's national chamber choir, the [[Scottish Chamber Orchestra|SCO]] Chorus. Gregory splits his time between Scotland and London.{{Infobox musical artist |
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== Education and Background == |
== Education and Background == |
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Gregory began choral singing at the age of nine as a member of the [[Manchester Boys Choir]]. Gregory continued his interest in choral music while studying at school in Manchester and at [[Princeton University]], where he also began practicing as a conductor. |
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Between 2007-2012, Gregory held scholarships at Princeton University and the Royal College of Music. |
Between 2007-2012, Gregory held scholarships at Princeton University and the Royal College of Music. |
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He returned to the UK in 2008 to co-found and |
He returned to the UK in 2008 to co-found and Direct the Manchester Consort as well as taking up the role of Director of the [[The Hallé|Hallé]] Youth Choir. Gregory went on to direct and lead the Manchester University Chorus. He graduated from the Royal College of Music in 2012, where he majored vocal studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artsfoundation.co.uk/Artist-Name/all/564/Batsleer-Gregory|title=Artist Gregory Batsleer Profile {{!}} 2015 {{!}} Arts Foundation|website=www.artsfoundation.co.uk|access-date=2016-03-03}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Gregory is Chorus Director of the [[Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus]], a role which he took up in January 2015. |
Gregory is Chorus Director of the [[Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus]], a role which he took up in January 2015, taking over from Tim Dean, Head of Opera at the [[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland]]. Greg is also Chorus Director of the [[Scottish Chamber Orchestra]] Chorus, since 2009 (a very significant appointment for someone in his early 20s at the time), and is Artistic Director of the [[National Portrait Gallery, London|National Portrait Gallery]]’s Choir in Residence Programme (the Portrait Choir, a professional chamber choir for which he is the Principal Conductor). |
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Greg has previously held the position of Director of the [[The Hallé|Hallé]] Youth Choir (2008 to 2011) and Director of Choirs at [[University of Manchester|Manchester University]] (2009 to 2013). He has also worked with the Amadeus Orchestra and the [[Royal Northern College of Music|RNCM]] Outreach Department. |
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Aside from his work in classical music, Gregory has worked with a number of popular bands and performing artists. Among his collaborations, as a music supervisor and consultant on recording projects, he has worked with [[Elbow (band)|Elbow]], [[New Order|New Order,]] [[James (band)|James]], [[Clean Bandit]], and [[Damon Albarn]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rsno.co.uk/live/artistic-team/gregory-batsleer/|title=RSNO {{!}} Gregory Batsleer – RSNO Chorus Director|website=www.rsno.co.uk|access-date=2016-03-03}}</ref> |
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Gregory Batsleer is a Manchester-born choral conductor and chorus director. He is Chorus Director of Scotland's national symphonic chorus, the RSNO Chorus, and of Scotland's national chamber choir, the SCO Chorus. Gregory splits his time between Scotland and London.
Gregory Batsleer | |
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| Born | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Chorus Director and Choral Conductor |
Education and Background
Gregory began choral singing at the age of nine as a member of the Manchester Boys Choir. Gregory continued his interest in choral music while studying at school in Manchester and at Princeton University, where he also began practicing as a conductor.
Between 2007-2012, Gregory held scholarships at Princeton University and the Royal College of Music.
He returned to the UK in 2008 to co-found and Direct the Manchester Consort as well as taking up the role of Director of the Hallé Youth Choir. Gregory went on to direct and lead the Manchester University Chorus. He graduated from the Royal College of Music in 2012, where he majored vocal studies.[1]
Career
Gregory is Chorus Director of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus, a role which he took up in January 2015, taking over from Tim Dean, Head of Opera at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Greg is also Chorus Director of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus, since 2009 (a very significant appointment for someone in his early 20s at the time), and is Artistic Director of the National Portrait Gallery’s Choir in Residence Programme (the Portrait Choir, a professional chamber choir for which he is the Principal Conductor).
Greg has previously held the position of Director of the Hallé Youth Choir (2008 to 2011) and Director of Choirs at Manchester University (2009 to 2013). He has also worked with the Amadeus Orchestra and the RNCM Outreach Department.
Aside from his work in classical music, Gregory has worked with a number of popular bands and performing artists. Among his collaborations, as a music supervisor and consultant on recording projects, he has worked with Elbow, New Order, James, Clean Bandit, and Damon Albarn.[2]
- ^ "Artist Gregory Batsleer Profile | 2015 | Arts Foundation". www.artsfoundation.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
- ^ "RSNO | Gregory Batsleer – RSNO Chorus Director". www.rsno.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-03-03.