Steven Kings
Musician
I am a classical musician based in Bristol, England, with more than thirty years’ experience as a composer, conductor, pianist and teacher.
My musical activities include:
Composing and arranging music for all kinds of performing forces
Conducting choirs and leading choral workshops
Performing as a piano soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician
Teaching piano, music theory, and composition
I received my musical education at the King's School Worcester, St John’s College Cambridge, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. My composition teachers were Robin Holloway, Hugh Wood, Alfred Nieman and George Nicholson. My piano teachers were Phyllis Palmer and Terence Beckles.
Latest news
Choral projects:
I am helping in the preparation of this year's South Cotswold Big Sing, rehearsing works by Bruckner (Te Deum) and Mahler (Das klagende Lied). The final performance takes place on Saturday 4th July in Tewkesbury Abbey, conducted by Adrian Partington.
Meanwhile, I have ended my tenure as conductor of Thornbury Choral Society after 21 years. I wish them all the very best for the future with their new MD Gareth Morris.
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