Andrew Greenwood
British opera conductor Andrew Greenwood wsa born in Todmorden, West Yorkshire in January 1955 and studied at Manchester Grammar School and Clare College Cambridge.
He began his career as repetiteur at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, then was chorus master at Welsh National Opera (1984-1990). He was music director of English Touring Opera (1996-2002) and artistic director of the Buxton Festival (2006-11). He also worked with Chelsea Opera Group, English National Opera, Oper Köln, Tokyo New National Theatre, Wexford Opera, and the Royal Danish Opera.
He worked with students at the Royal Northern College of Music as a conductor and coach in the School of Vocal Studies and Opera.
Following a short illness, Andrew Greenwood died from prostate cancer on 16 January 2021, aged sixty-six.
A selection of articles about Andrew Greenwood
Classical music news - January 2021 Obituaries - Our summary of those the classical music world has lost this month
Ensemble. Emotional Awakening - More from the Buxton Festival, with Mike Wheeler
Ensemble. The Passing of Time - Donizetti's 'Maria di Rohan' at the Buxton Festival impresses Mike Wheeler
Ensemble. Profoundly Satisfying - Cherubini's 'Medée', reviewed by Robert Hugill
Ensemble. Terrific Pace and Direction - Verdi's 'Luisa Miller' at the Buxton Festival, recommended by Mike Wheeler
Ensemble. Grippingly-staged - Mike Wheeler is delighted to be surprised by Donizetti's 'Lucrezia Borgia'
Ensemble. Operatic Passions - Francesco Cilea's 'Adriana Lecouvreur', reviewed by Robert Hugill
Ensemble. Pace and Wit - Albert Lortzing's 'Der Wildschütz', reviewed by Mike Wheeler
Ensemble. Fire and Flexibility - Verdi's 'Attila', reviewed by Robert Hugill