Michael Downes

Michael is a versatile and highly regarded conductor who has worked with numerous choirs, orchestras, opera companies and contemporary music groups in both Scotland and England.

 

In St Andrews he is the musical director of the St Andrews Chorus, Byre Opera, the St Andrews Chamber Orchestra (jointly with Bede Williams) and the McPherson Singers.

 

Before moving to Scotland in 2008 he worked with a variety of groups in London and the South-East, including his own professional contemporary music group, the Bergamo Ensemble.