David Garforth

David Garforth is a conductor known for his extensive work with prominent ballet companies and orchestras. His early musical studies included piano, violin, conducting, and composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music. He won several awards, including the Ricordi Prize and the Worshipful Company of Musicians Medal for conducting. Thanks to a French government scholarship, he continued his education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, where he achieved the Premier Prix. Garforth collaborated with Igor Markevitch and served as musical consultant and conductor for the Ballets and Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo. He also worked as a guest conductor for various companies such as the Ballet National de Marseille, the English National Ballet, and the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Some of his notable recordings include works with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, featuring composers like Ravel and Gershwin, as well as classical pieces by John Ireland and Frank Bridge. His experience spans conducting a variety of ballets, including *Coppélia*, *Notre-Dame de Paris*, and *Giselle*, often collaborating with renowned choreographers and dancers like Sylvie Guillem. Garforth's career highlights his versatility and depth in classical music, particularly in the realm of ballet.

Genres

Classical

Avant-garde

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Orchestral Music

Symphonic Music

Romantic Era

Ballet

Latest Release

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, vol.2 : Ravel Gershwin

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra•

David Garforth

Album - 22 Tracks - Released December 1, 1996