James Lowe

Welcome to the website for British conductor James Lowe

His work as a conductor has ranged over five continents including collaboration with orchestras in the UK and Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA. Passionately committed to the belief that classical music is for everyone, he balances his conducting schedule with his work to engage new audiences and a long-standing commitment to youth music.

Reviews

Spokane Symphony returns with praise-worthy talent for Season 80

Spokane Symphony returns with praise-worthy talent for Season 80

Symphony review: Zuill Bailey’s artistry creates dual emotions at Masterworks 9, which closes out season with standing ovation for retiring musician Helen Byrne

Symphony review: Zuill Bailey’s artistry creates dual emotions at Masterworks 9, which closes out season with standing ovation for retiring musician Helen Byrne

Conductor strikes back: After accident, James Lowe steps in to conduct ‘Star Wars’ performance with mid-concert handoff to injured conductor

Conductor strikes back: After accident, James Lowe steps in to conduct ‘Star Wars’ performance with mid-concert handoff to injured conductor

Royal Scottish National Orchestra, RSNO Centre

Royal Scottish National Orchestra, RSNO Centre

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Masterworks

Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Masterworks

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony

Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony

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A remarkable orchestral conductor

Jorma Panula

...an outstanding conductor.

Neeme Järvi

...outstandingly played but the Scottish Chamber Orchestra with James Lowe in magisterial form.

Michael TumeltyThe Herald

...a remarkable orchestral conductor.

Jorma Panula

Lowe generates energy on the podium and connects smartly with each orchestra.

Mary Ellyn HuttonMusical America

...under the baton of James Lowe the orchestra gave an astoundingly clear and passionate performance.

Sunday Express

James Lowe - a talent worth watching...

Conrad WilsonThe Herald