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Michael Thompson (2)
British classical horn player, teacher and conductor. Born 4 January 1954 in London, England. After studying at the [l527847] he was appointed Principal Horn with the [a=BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra], aged 18. In 1975, he became Principal Horn in the [a=New Philharmonia Orchestra], a post he held for ten years before leaving to concentrate on his solo and chamber music career. Since 2003 he has been Principal Conductor of the [b]City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra[/b]. Principal Horn in the [a=London Sinfonietta] and conductor of [a=The Ulster Youth Orchestra]. His work with Sir [a=Paul McCartney] led McCartney to compose "Stately Horn", which the [a=Michael Thompson Horn Quartet] premiered in the [l251627] and [l280434]. Founder of [a=Michael Thompson Wind Quintet], [a=Michael Thompson Horn Quartet] and [a=Michael Thompson Wind Ensemble]. Fellow and Aubrey Brain Professor of Horn at the Royal Academy of Music.
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http://www.michaelthompson.uk.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuqSiiwa8CqYE9wI5iZ1QsA
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no97012940.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Thompson_(horn_player)
https://londonsinfonietta.org.uk/players/michael-thompson
https://nyphil.org/about-us/artists/michael-thompson
https://www.naxos.com/person/Michael_Thompson_751/751.htm
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/whirlwind-of-musical-talents-1.1091140