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Nicki Bates
Leader, SSO, 2010-2020
“Mark's enthusiasm, warmth and no-nonsense approach to running rehearsals is refreshing. He creates a great sense of community within the groups he works with. His love of the music inspires trust and empowers the group to achieve great musical performances – often with very little rehearsal time."
Peter Copley
Composer
“It’s always a pleasure to work with Mark. He has conducted performances of four of my compositions – of which three were first performances. Mark has very clear ideas on interpretation and effectively communicates these to the orchestra and by extension, to the audience. He has a wonderful rapport with his players who therefore give of their best, thanks to his inspiring leadership, always delivered with panache and good humour.”
Adrian Roach
Principal Oboe, Jönköping Sinfonietta
"Having had the privilege of working with Mark Andrew James many times, I have always been impressed by his energy, enthusiasm and his ability to always get the best out of an orchestra both in rehearsals and in performances."
Katherine Jenkins
Great fun and hard-working
Sir Charles Mackerras
An expertise to benefit many of the world’s orchestras
Leonard Bernstein
A fire burning in his belly, watch out!
Sir Georg Solti
Quite the astonishing young man!
Blake, singing group
Brilliant and easy to work with
Guy Johnstone, BBC Young Musician of the Year
Passionate and thorough
A sold out concert to welcome this astonishing conductor
Dynamic, energetic and charismatic, what a pleasure.
Yaroslavl Govenor Symphony Orchestra.
Samara Symphony
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