David Riddell

Scottish-born conductor David Riddell has pursued his musical studies at St. Andrews University and the University of Edinburgh, with further training in conducting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Residing in Denmark, Riddell serves as the artistic director and chief conductor of the Danish Sinfonietta, as well as the artistic director of the Aarhus Summer Opera. A frequent guest conductor for numerous Danish orchestras, Riddell has directed numerous opera productions at both the Danish National Opera and Aarhus Summer Opera. In the United Kingdom, he has collaborated with ensembles such as The Northern Sinfonia, English Touring Opera, Scottish Opera, and The Garden Venture (Royal Opera, Covent Garden). His conducting career has taken him to various countries, including Germany, Norway, Sweden, Syria, Italy, Russia, China, France, and Iceland. Beyond his role as a conductor, Riddell is actively engaged as a composer and arranger. He has also shared his expertise through teaching positions at St. Andrews University, Guildhall School of Music, the Royal Danish Academy of Music, and the Opera Academy.