James Sherlock

Irish/British conductor and pianist James Sherlock is quickly establishing a name for himself on the podium. Recently, he has taken the baton with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Copenhagen Philharmonic, and the Symphony Orchestras of Lahti, Helsingborg, and Odense. Additionally, he has led the English Chamber Orchestra and chamber orchestras from Vaasa and Joensuu. He also directs Tenebrae Choir on tours to Germany, Austria and France and the UK, as well as the BBC Singers and Danish National Vocal Ensemble and has forged an ongoing relationship with the contemporary music ensemble Athelas Sinfonietta. Future seasons include first appearances with Finnish National Opera and the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra. Beginning his conducting work as an assistant at Opéra de Paris, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Royal Danish Opera, he has a particular interest in the voice and continues to perform regularly on the recital stage alongside artists such as Angelika Kirchschlager, Dame Felicity Lott, Sir Thomas Allen, Lawrence Brownlee as well as Dame Shirley Bassey.