- Experienced orchestrator, arranger, opera conductor and pianist who has worked with leading groups such as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Choir. - Passionate lecturer of music at conservatoire level, most recently working at the Conservatoire for Music, Würzburg, Germany. - Fluent in German and Italian.

David Todd

- Experienced orchestrator, arranger, opera conductor and pianist who has worked with leading groups such as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Choir. - Passionate lecturer of music at conservatoire level, most recently working at the Conservatoire for Music, Würzburg, Germany. - Fluent in German and Italian.

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  • Experienced orchestrator, arranger, opera conductor and pianist who has worked with leading groups such as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Choir.
  • Passionate lecturer of music at conservatoire level, most recently working at the Conservatoire for Music, Würzburg, Germany.
  • Fluent in German and Italian.
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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Opera Kapellmeister (Conductor) and Head of Music (Studienleiter) at Mainfranken Theatre Würzburg
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Managed the music department at a large-scale professional opera house, responsible for all musical preparation, conducting performances, rehearsals, coaching, budget management, and instrument maintenance.
Guest Lecturer at Conservatoire for Music, Würzburg
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Coached and taught undergraduate and postgraduate students of opera and song between 2022 and 2025, sharing expertise and developing students' skills.
Coach and Language Tutor at Heidelberg Theatre, Heidelberg
December 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Served as music staff for the opera production of Britten's Death in Venice, providing coaching and language support in 2023.
Répétiteur and Assistant Chorus Master at State Theatre, Darmstadt
December 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Played for and conducted rehearsals of both professional and amateur chorus groups, managed administration, and played for rehearsals at this major opera house.
Chorus Master at Opera Holland Park, UK
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Conducted the amateur adult choir for the productions including Isabeau and Mascagni in 2018.
Assistant Chorus Master at Dorset Opera, UK
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Assisted chorus master, supporting amateur choruses and rehearsal processes.
Conductor at Brentwood Philharmonic Orchestra, UK
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Conducted orchestra performances and rehearsals over two years.
Conductor at Netherlands Radio Choir, Amsterdam
November 30, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Prepared the main radio choir for a Christmas project with Marcus Creed in November 2023.
Conductor at Morley College London, UK
December 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Conducted the main college choir and chamber choir, including a concert of J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion with orchestra.
Head of Music at Wanstead Parish, London
December 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Directed music program, conducted adult choir, played for services, and established the youth choir.
Visiting Guest Conductor at Turku Cathedral, Finland
December 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Worked with amateur women’s choirs regularly between 2013 and 2016.
Music Director at Myriad Chamber Choir, London
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Conducted this innovative chamber ensemble with regular concerts.
Chorus Master for Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra at Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
March 31, 2015 - August 27, 2025
Led chorus for Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in March 2015.
Musicianship Tutor at National Youth Choir of Great Britain
December 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Worked on residential courses to develop musicianship skills with young singers.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Repetiteurship at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, UK
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Master of Arts (MA) in Choral Conducting at Royal Academy of Music, London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Associate of the Royal College of Organists Diploma at Royal College of Organists, London, UK
January 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music with Organ Scholarship at University College, Oxford University, UK
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Piano Diploma, Grade 8: Organ, Violin, Music Theory at Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London, UK
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Wagner Scholarship from Würzburg Wagner Society, Bayreuth
January 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM), London
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
James Geddes Award for Répétiteurs, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Non-Profit Organization
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