Alex Mackinder

Born and raised in London, Alex Mackinder is studying for an MMus in Orchestral Conducting at the Royal College of Music, having previously received an MA (Distinction) in Classics at Durham University, where he won the student-peer-chosen Lifetime Achievement in Music and Theatre Award. Currently studying under Toby Purser, Peter Stark and Howard Williams, he has participated in masterclasses led by Martyn Brabbins, Vasily Petrenko and Colin Metters, and has received tuition and advice from other eminent conductors including Andrew Davies, Ryan Bancroft, Sakari Oramo, Timothy Burke, Adrian Brown and Ben Palmer. Recent engagements include assisting Ryan Bancroft and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in works by Schumann and Mahler, and an appointment as the new Assistant Conductor of th