October 5, 2011
Andrew is thrilled to have been named joint Musical Director of the excellent London chamber choir Londinium. He first conducted the choir at extremely short notice, replacing an indisposed conductor immediately before a concert, and was subsequently reinvited to conduct their programme 'Nightsong', and the world premiere of Jessica Curry's Perpetual Light. Andrew's first concert as Musical Director will be Fire and Ice on 15th November 2011, contrasting the Victoria Requiem with contemporary music from Scandinavia and the Baltics.

Rusalka at Glyndebourne

August 1, 2011
Andrew has spent the summer months working for the first time at Glyndebourne, leading the first two weeks of rehearsal for the revival of Melly Still's production of Dvorak's Rusalka, before assisting conductor Sir Andrew Davis, and conducting the cover showcase.

Three very different choral projects

June 12, 2011
Last night's performance of the Brahms Requiem and Poulenc Gloria, with Kingston Choral Society, the Thames Sinfonia and soloists Anita Watson and Jacques Imbrailo, concluded a busy and diverse month for Andrew. He acted as chorus-master with the BBC Singers under Jiri Belohlavek for their recent performance of 'The Bartered Bride' at the Barbican, and then gave the the acclaimed world premiere of Jessica Curry's Requiem for an Unscorched Earth with Londinium, performing in the Old Vic Tunnels beneath Waterloo station.

Great reviews for Médée in Chicago

April 25, 2011
Chicago Opera Theater's new production of Charpentier's Médée has opened at the Harris Theatre to excellent reviews in the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. Andrew plays harpsichord continuo in the performances, having prepared the cast and supervised the first two weeks of rehearsal prior to the arrival of conductor Christian Curnyn.

Charpentier at Chicago Opera Theater

April 10, 2011
Andrew has returned for his second season at Chicago Opera Theater, leading the first two weeks of rehearsals for a new production of Charpentier's Médée. The strong cast includes British mezzo-soprano Anna Stéphany in the lead role. Andrew will work as assistant to Christian Curnyn on his arrival, and play continuo with the Baroque Band for the performances later this month.

Andrew starts work with Kingston Choral Society

January 11, 2011
Rehearsals have begun for Andrew's first programme as Musical Director of Kingston Choral Society. Their first concert together, on March 26th, will include Orff's Carmina Burana and Vaughan Williams' A Pilgrim's Journey. Future plans include Poulenc's Gloria and Brahms' Requiem in June.

Andrew to conduct Bach's Coffee Cantata

November 20, 2010
Andrew has been invited to conduct a staged performance of Bach's Coffee Cantata, as part of the Kaffeine und Kuchen soiree at the Wellcome Collection on December 10, 2010. Soprano Fflur Wyn and baritone Stefan Loges will join the players of the Early Opera Company in a staging by Pia Furtado, and coffee, cake and goulash will be served. The soiree complements the Wellcome Collection's 'High Society' exhibition, exploring the story of mind-altering substances through history.

Andrew returns to The Royal Opera

August 25, 2010
Andrew will spend the next month working on the music staff for the Royal Opera's production of Niobe, Regina di Tebe. Steffani's opera, first performed in 1688, only recently received its modern premiere; the cast, led by Thomas Hengelbrock, includes Vèronique Gens.

Andrew appointed Musical Director of Kingston Choral Society

August 1, 2010
Andrew is delighted to have been named as the new Musical Director of Kingston Choral Society, a 100-strong chorus in West London. He begins his tenure in January 2011, and will conduct his opening concerts in March and June. Programmes include Orff's Carmina Burana and Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem.

Excellent reviews for La cenerentola at Iford

July 4, 2010
Andrew has just conducted the last of seven performances of Rossini's La cenerentola at Iford. The show has been very well reviewed in the national press; according to Rupert Christiansen in The Daily Telegraph, "it shone with gentle charm", whilst Robert Thicknesse singled out the "verve, clarity and elegance" of Andrew's conducting. To read more, please visit the reviews page.

Final week of rehearsal for La cenerentola

June 14, 2010
Andrew is in the final week of stage rehearsals for Rossini's La cenerentola, produced for Iford Festival Opera by the virtuoso ensemble CHROMA. He is much enjoying working with director Bill Bankes-Jones and an outstanding cast headed by Caryl Hughes, Carlos Nogueira and Richard Suart. The production marks the debut of a new translation by Amanda Holden.

Andrew works on La fille du regiment at The Royal Opera

June 14, 2010
Andrew is working at the Royal Opera House as offstage conductor for Laurent Pelly's legendary production of Donizetti's La fille du regiment, starring Juan Diego Florez, Natalie Dessay, Alessandro Corbelli and Dawn French.

Cavalli's Giasone shines at Chicago Opera Theater

May 2, 2010
Andrew has just completed a successful month in Chicago, working as assistant conductor for Chicago Opera Theater's acclaimed production of Cavalli's Giasone. In addition to conducting the cover showing and playing continuo harpischord and organ during the performances, he deputised for conductor Christian Curnyn in many staging and continuo rehearsals, and has already been reinvited for the 2011 season.