About
English trumpeter who served as conductor for the London Symphony Orchestra and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He helped develop LSO's Sound Adventures program for new composers.
Before Fame
He played trumpet with the National Youth Orchestra at age 13. He was one of the youngest-ever conductors at The Proms while leading the Berlin Philharmonic at age 21.
Trivia
He was a diehard fan of the Manchester United football club.
Family Life
He was divorced from his wife Beatrice Muthelet in 2011. The couple had two children, Adele and George.
Associated With
He shared the stage with Emanuel Ax while working with the Ojai Musical Festival in 1997.
