Award-winning, playful maestro, Mark Andrew James, has conducted critically acclaimed performances around the world, including with the Juilliard Symphony Orchestra, Israeli Philharmonic, Everett Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic. Graduate of masterclasses of some of the greats, Leonard Bernstein, Sir George Solti and Zubin Mehta, Mark Andrew James was taken under the wing of Sir Charles Mackerras who mentored his early career. Throughout his career, he has delighted in providing opportunities for audiences to enjoy classical music and introducing new works of composers such as Paul Carr, Paul Lewis, Peter Copley and David Fanshawe. In 1993, he founded Sussex Symphony Orchestra, who have performed to audiences of over 11,000 people. In recognition of his work, Mark has received many awards including EMI Prize for Recording, Dame Ruth Railton Prize for Woodwind and a nomination for "Creative Briton" Award. Explore his music portfolio and get in touch for booking engagements and any other enquiries.