THOMAS KEMP | CONDUCTOR
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THOMAS KEMP
debuts with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra World Premiere Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra by Mark Anthony Turnage, commissioned by Music@malling Festival Also on the programme : Judith Weir The Tiger Under the Table Nov 2020 - concert Thomas Kemp
Biography
Thomas Kemp is a highly acclaimed musician and one of the most versatile and eclectic conductors of his generation, acclaimed for his innovative programming and passionate advocacy in concerts, opera, ballet and as an award winning recording artist.
Thomas is the Music Director of the internationally acclaimed ensemble Chamber Domaine, which is at the forefront of ensembles focusing on 20th and 21st century music. He has directed Chamber Domaine in festivals and concert series in the UK, Europe and North America and has a distinguished discography with the ensemble including world premiere recordings of Britten, Bridge, Bliss, Turnage, Part, Gorecki, Rorem and Bingham. He is a recording artist for Resonus and 2017 releases include recordings of Mozart and Sibelius. For Thomas's full biography, click here Reviews
'This new disc on Resonus finds the composer and ensemble in perfect synchrony, with first-rate solo turns and authoritative leadership from conductor/violinist Thomas Kemp'
Fanfare Magazine 'Committed performances from Chamber Domaine, definitely an ensemble from whom much can be expected, under the incisive leadership of Thomas Kemp, who also provides the informative contextual notes.' Gramophone "The Chamber Domaine ... under the inspired direction of ... Thomas Kemp, makes us appreciate Sibelius more intimately than ever" "This very fine work devoted to the music of Jean Sibelius takes the perfectly calculated risk of departing from the totemic masterpieces of the Finnish master. The result is profound, faithful and unforgettable." ResMusica, Feb 2019 "Thomas Kemp created a perfect balance of sound in a soulful interpretation” “The string section threw themselves into a frenzied rhythm with masterful, precise conducting from Thomas Kemp” “There was a seamless collaboratipn between the soloist and orchestra under the baton of Thomas Kemp” Finland 2017 Cosi fan tutte was conducted with real shape and nuance by Thomas Kemp...Altogether this was the most original and idiomatic attempt on this ungraspable work London has seen in a long time. Opera Now …superb sound, superb artistry too with pungent playing from Chamber Domaine conducted by Thomas Kemp. The Times He directs highly persuasive performances... drawing precise, elegant playing that's high on expressivity. The Strad ...an extraordinary performance... with a fluency that came over brilliantly under the baton of Thomas Kemp. The Guardian Thomas Kemp conducting the City of London Sinfonia gives the singers sensitive support, while keeping the score and the action racing ahead to its dark and uneasy conclusion The Times |
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Discography
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Journey to Aldeburgh Chamber Domaine Thomas Kemp (conductor) For a full discography list, click here
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