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David Hill

Conductor

Widely recognised as one of the leading choral directors in the UK, David Hill currently holds the posts of Chief Conductor of BBC Singers ; Musical Director of The Bach Choir ; Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia and Music Director of the Leeds Philharmonic Society . David Hill's previous posts have included Director of the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Master of the Music at Winchester Cathedral and at Westminster Cathedral. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Southampton for services to music.

Hill’s broad-ranging discography of over 50 recordings covers repertoire from Thomas Tallis to John Tavener and including the Fauré Requiem and Elgar's Dream of Gerontius. His work has attracted recognition with a Gramophone Award for Victoria's O Quam Gloriosum and a Grammy as Chorus Master for Walton's Belshazzar’s Feast.

"David Hill's deeply-felt account of the Hymnus Paradisi, fine solo contributions and glorious all-round music making make this an unmissable release."
Classic FM Magazine, July 2007

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