Geoffrey Paterson

**Geoffrey Paterson** is a British conductor known for his dynamic approach to both contemporary and classical repertoire. Born in 1981, he studied music at Cambridge University before honing his craft at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music. Paterson first gained attention in 2009 when he won the prestigious Nestlé Conductors' Award (now Salzburg Conducting Competition), launching a career that’s seen him work with major orchestras like the London Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony, and Opera North. His knack for breathing fresh life into 20th-century works and championing new composers has made him a standout figure in the classical scene.

Paterson’s recent projects reflect his eclectic tastes, from conducting Hyde’s *Symphony, Op. 20* to bringing finesse to Massenet’s *Le Portrait de Manon* and Berlioz’s *Les Nuits d’été*. He’s equally at home in the opera pit and the concert hall, blending technical precision with emotional depth. Whether reviving forgotten gems or collaborating with living composers like José Río Guix (heard in *Guix: Images*), Paterson keeps proving why he’s one of the UK’s most exciting conductors.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Minimalism

Impressionism

Neoclassicism

Latest Release

Hyde: Symphony, Op. 20

Thomas Hyde•

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra•

Geoffrey Paterson

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 20, 2022