Christopher Adey

After initial training as a violinist, Christopher Adey was a member of the Hallé and London Philharmonic Orchestras. His conducting debut in 1973 led immediately to his appointment as Associate Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra from 1973–1976. In addition to international conducting engagements, Christopher maintains a profound commitment to guest conducting with county, national and international youth orchestras where he is one of Britain's most renowned orchestral trainers. He was Conductor of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales from 1996–2002 and appointed Principal Conductor of the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra from 1998–2004. Christopher was Professor of Conducting at the Royal College of Music 1979–1992. He was honoured by Fellowships of the Royal College of Mus