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August 17, 2023
EPISODE 31
JONATHAN MANN Jonathan Mann, a celebrated British conductor, is highly regarded by figures like Bernard Haitink for his infectious joy in music-making. He conducts globally, working with orchestras like the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and Chineke! Youth Orchestra. Mann is also an educator, serving as the Music Director of Ensemble Cambrica and Artistic Director of the CIAC Conducting Academy.
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Hailed by Bernard Haitink for the “infectious joy in his conducting and music making”, British conductor Jonathan Mann is in demand as both performer and educator.
He has conducted extensively internationally with recent collaborations as diverse as the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and Chineke! Youth Orchestra (London). This season he will make his Korean debut with the Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra (Seoul).
Jonathan is currently the Music Director of UK-based Ensemble Cambrica, Artistic Director of the CIAC Conducting Academy, and Consultant for Orchestras and Conducting with the Association of Music in International Schools.
As founder and Music Director of the Cardiff Sinfonietta, Jonathan Mann oversaw the orchestra’s expansion over a 15-year period. The orchestra broadcast for the BBC and S4C and worked with soloists including Nicola Benedetti, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Benjamin Grosvenor, Sunwook Kim, and Dennis O’Neill. At the start of 2020, the Cardiff Sinfonietta merged with the Welsh Sinfonia to form Ensemble Cambrica, an exciting new orchestra aimed at reaching the community in innovative ways.
Passionate about inspiring young musicians, his role with the Association of Music in International Schools sees him regularly working as a guest conductor with young musicians around the world. From 2015 - 2022 he was Artistic Director of the Immanuel Orchestra in Bangkok, Thailand which is modeled on the renowned Venezuelan music program ‘El Sistema’.
Jonathan has also become a popular teacher of conducting. He is Artistic Director of the CIAC Conducting Academy which provides regular masterclass opportunities for emerging conductors including recent collaborations with the Ulster Orchestra, English Symphony Orchestra, and NEW Sinfonia.
Jonathan Mann studied at the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was also the Mackerras Junior Fellow in Conducting at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. His conducting mentors are Colin Metters, George Hurst, Jac Van Steen, and Bernard Haitink whom he worked with at the Lucerne Festival.
He has conducted extensively internationally with recent collaborations as diverse as the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and Chineke! Youth Orchestra (London). This season he will make his Korean debut with the Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra (Seoul).
Jonathan is currently the Music Director of UK-based Ensemble Cambrica, Artistic Director of the CIAC Conducting Academy, and Consultant for Orchestras and Conducting with the Association of Music in International Schools.
As founder and Music Director of the Cardiff Sinfonietta, Jonathan Mann oversaw the orchestra’s expansion over a 15-year period. The orchestra broadcast for the BBC and S4C and worked with soloists including Nicola Benedetti, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Benjamin Grosvenor, Sunwook Kim, and Dennis O’Neill. At the start of 2020, the Cardiff Sinfonietta merged with the Welsh Sinfonia to form Ensemble Cambrica, an exciting new orchestra aimed at reaching the community in innovative ways.
Passionate about inspiring young musicians, his role with the Association of Music in International Schools sees him regularly working as a guest conductor with young musicians around the world. From 2015 - 2022 he was Artistic Director of the Immanuel Orchestra in Bangkok, Thailand which is modeled on the renowned Venezuelan music program ‘El Sistema’.
Jonathan has also become a popular teacher of conducting. He is Artistic Director of the CIAC Conducting Academy which provides regular masterclass opportunities for emerging conductors including recent collaborations with the Ulster Orchestra, English Symphony Orchestra, and NEW Sinfonia.
Jonathan Mann studied at the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was also the Mackerras Junior Fellow in Conducting at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. His conducting mentors are Colin Metters, George Hurst, Jac Van Steen, and Bernard Haitink whom he worked with at the Lucerne Festival.
Episode Description
Hailed by Bernard Haitink for the "infectious joy in his conducting and music-making," British conductor Jonathan Mann is in demand as both a performer and educator. He currently serves as the Music Director of the UK-based Ensemble Cambrica, the Artistic Director of the CIAC Conducting Academy, and a Consultant for Orchestras and Conducting with the Association of Music in International Schools.
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Takeaways
- Kayak Conducting Academy offers valuable opportunities for conductors to grow and connect with peers.
- The virtual courses during the pandemic have positively impacted conductors worldwide.
- Digital platforms play a crucial role in artist education, communication, and self-promotion.
- Overcoming fear and embracing courage leads to greater opportunities and growth in the arts industry.
- Young professionals should focus on building a strong online presence and professional image to attract agencies and advance their careers.
- Take the initiative and create opportunities for yourself.
- Utilize the internet to promote your work and develop your career.
- Overcome shyness by leveraging digital tools for networking and self-promotion.
- Prioritize communication and organization as a leader.
- Continuously improve your skills, including writing biographies and using online platforms.
- Seek advice from established artists and industry professionals.
- Build connections and relationships for future opportunities.
- Care for others and maintain high artistic standards.
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Website | Facebook | Instagram
What’s Next?!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with your friends. If you liked this podcast, please rate and write a review of how this show has helped you. This will help us be able to increase our visibility nationally and in being able to make an impact on the profession.
If you would like to hear more about any specific topics, please email us at [email protected]. I would love to help support your community in all artistic disciplines.
Kristine Dizon
The Modern Artist Project
