Classical composer Julian Lloyd Webber has today (1 July) joined Birmingham Conservatoire as its new principal.
Newly appointed Professor Lloyd Webber, he replaces David Saint who retires after 37 years in the post.
Julian joins the organisation as work begins on its new £46m home, expected to open in 2017. These new premises will provide music students with new practice and performance facilities as well as access to more media and production opportunities.
Professor Lloyd Webber said: ‘I am so looking forward to starting work at Birmingham Conservatoire, which has a proud history and a massively exciting future. I have already met many of the staff and I am now looking forward to meeting and working with the talented students.
‘The opportunities that lie ahead for Birmingham Conservatoire are limitless. We will have an exceptional new home for making music as well as access to the university’s facilities and multi-genre expertise, ensuring our students leave with all the skills they need for today's music industry.’
The Birmingham Conservatoire has previously nurtured musical talents such as Laura Mvula and its award-winning Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir.
Newly appointed Professor Lloyd Webber, he replaces David Saint who retires after 37 years in the post.
Julian joins the organisation as work begins on its new £46m home, expected to open in 2017. These new premises will provide music students with new practice and performance facilities as well as access to more media and production opportunities.
Professor Lloyd Webber said: ‘I am so looking forward to starting work at Birmingham Conservatoire, which has a proud history and a massively exciting future. I have already met many of the staff and I am now looking forward to meeting and working with the talented students.
‘The opportunities that lie ahead for Birmingham Conservatoire are limitless. We will have an exceptional new home for making music as well as access to the university’s facilities and multi-genre expertise, ensuring our students leave with all the skills they need for today's music industry.’
The Birmingham Conservatoire has previously nurtured musical talents such as Laura Mvula and its award-winning Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir.
