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Hello and welcome.

Greetings from Hong Kong where I am working until June 5th 2008.

I have just performed an enjoyable concert with German guitarist Peter Korbel and the KK Symphony Orchestra playing the Giuliani and Vivaldi Guitar Concerti.

Much has happened since my last newsreel:

Firstly, I am delighted to announce my appointment as Conductor of Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra and having had a wonderful first rehearsal, look forward to my Premiere with them on November 1st 2008 (University Concert Hall, Corbett Rd, Cardiff) playing The London Symphony by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

The Welsh Sinfonia is now a member of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) and a registered charity; planning includes a Haydn chamber series in Cardiff to include Welsh soloists and composers, the Draig (Red Dragon) Children's project and a Charity concert in aid of The Wallich.

Hertfordshire Wind Sinfonia

Hertfordshire Wind Sinfonia's Holst CD is in production and as well as the First and Second Suites for Military Band, will include the World Premiere recordings of his Wind Quintet ed. Raymond Head, published by Sky Dance Press and Songs and Refrains by Daniel Basford.

August 2nd 2008 will see HWS return to St. John's Smith Square, London for a celebration of the music of Adam Gorb to include trombone soloist Gordon Campbell of the BBC Big Band.

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I had a terrific tour of Australia (Feb-Mar) working in Queensland and New South Wales including the inaugural concert of the North Queensland Youth Symphony. Plans are already in place for a concert tour with them in 2010 as well as a return to Brisbane, Townsville, Bundaberg, Noosa, Kingaroy, Sydney and Melbourne.

Regards to all and please feel free to email me for further information:
mark@markeager.com

Posted 11 May 2008

I have just posted a video of Beethoven 1 Finale recorded with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales Chamber Players. I hope you enjoy it - "energetic" - "vibrant" - "vigourous" and "nuanced" are some of the descriptions received.

Recently I had the joy of conducting the massed trumpets of the Czech Orchestras in a recording of Janacek's Sinfonietta at the Rudolfinum, Prague - what a sound!

November sees me off to Malaysia on a seven week tour.

Everything is now in place for my Australian trip in February - March 2008 - concerts in Brisbane, Townsville, Bundaberg and Sydney.

The Welsh Sinfonia is busy setting up various exciting projects for 2008; 26th January 208 is our Annual Charity Concert in Llandaff Cathedral in aid of the George Thomas Hospice with International soloists.

For romantics we have a Valentines Concert on (of course) 14th February 2008 in Cowbridge with Welsh Star soloists Sian Cothi, and brothers Wynne and Mark Evans.

Hertfordshire Wind Sinfonia is planning a 'Carnival of American Music' for Easter and an Adam Gorb Celebration at St. John's, Smith Square with new London Symphony Orchestra Co-Principal Trombone Katy Jones as guest soloist in the summer.

I will be conducting the BBC NOW Chamber Players again on 28th /29th January 2008 at Cardiff University in an interesting programme to include: Stravinsky - Septet, Weir - King Harald Sails to Byzantium and Knussen/ Benjamin/Matthews - A Purcell Garland.

new demonstration CD

A new demonstration CD is now available or you can explore the new player on the audio page.

Posted 10 October 2008

Watch this space for further news on a monthly basis or please email me:

mark@markeager.com

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Hello and welcome. Greetings from Hong Kong where I am working until June 5th 2008. I have just performed an enjoyable concert with German guitarist Peter Korbel and the KK Symphony Orchestra playing the Giuliani and Vivaldi Guitar Concerti. Much has happened since my last newsreel: Firstly, I am delighted to announce my appointment as Conductor of Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra and having had a wonderful first rehearsal, look forward to my Premiere with them on November 1st 2008 (University Concert Hall, Corbett Rd, Cardiff) playing The London Symphony by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The Welsh Sinfonia is now a member of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) and a registered charity; planning includes a Haydn chamber series in Cardiff to include Welsh soloists and composers, the Draig (Red Dragon) Children's project and a Charity concert in aid of The Wallich. Hertfordshire Wind Sinfonia's Holst CD is in production and as well as the First and Second Suites for Military Band, will include the World Premiere recordings of his Wind Quintet ed. Raymond Head, published by Sky Dance Press and Songs and Refrains by Daniel Basford. August 2nd 2008 will see HWS return to St. John's Smith Square, London for a celebration of the music of Adam Gorb to include trombone soloist Gordon Campbell of the BBC Big Band. I had a terrific tour of Australia (Feb-Mar) working in Queensland and New South Wales including the inaugural concert of the North Queensland Youth Symphony. Plans are already in place for a concert tour with them in 2010 as well as a return to Brisbane, Townsville, Bundaberg, Noosa, Kingaroy, Sydney and Melbourne. Regards to all and please feel free to email me for further information: mark@markeager.com Posted 11 May 2008 I have just posted a video of Beethoven 1 Finale recorded with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales Chamber Players. I hope you enjoy it - "energetic" - "vibrant" - "vigourous" and "nuanced" are some of the descriptions received. Recently I had the joy of conducting the massed trumpets of the Czech Orchestras in a recording of Janacek's Sinfonietta at the Rudolfinum, Prague - what a sound! November sees me off to Malaysia on a seven week tour. Everything is now in place for my Australian trip in February - March 2008 - concerts in Brisbane, Townsville, Bundaberg and Sydney. The Welsh Sinfonia is busy setting up various exciting projects for 2008; 26th January 208 is our Annual Charity Concert in Llandaff Cathedral in aid of the George Thomas Hospice with International soloists. For romantics we have a Valentines Concert on (of course) 14th February 2008 in Cowbridge with Welsh Star soloists Sian Cothi, and brothers Wynne and Mark Evans. Hertfordshire Wind Sinfonia is planning a 'Carnival of American Music' for Easter and an Adam Gorb Celebration at St. John's, Smith Square with new London Symphony Orchestra Co-Principal Trombone Katy Jones as guest soloist in the summer. I will be conducting the BBC NOW Chamber Players again on 28th /29th January 2008 at Cardiff University in an interesting programme to include: Stravinsky - Septet, Weir - King Harald Sails to Byzantium and Knussen/ Benjamin/Matthews - A Purcell Garland. A new demonstration CD is now available or you can explore the new player on the audio page. Posted 10 October 2008 Watch this space for further news on a monthly basis or please email me: mark@markeager.com up Pause or Play down Click to stop auto play music: Verdi - Force of Destiny		Click image to view PDF Right click to download PDF Finale Beethoven's 1st Symphony		“To be asked by top professional players to be their new conductor is a real honour and very flattering. They know my standards and I know theirs; as a team we are going to produce wonderful music together”Mark Eager - on his appointment as Conductor of the Welsh Sinfonia