Howard Ionascu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Known for | Choral conducting |
Howard Ionascu is an English choral conductor, who is probably best known for being the founder of…
Early life and training
editHoward John Paul Ionascu was born in 1971 in Newham, Essex, the son of Isidore Ionascu and Alma (née Gilbert).[1][2] Ionascu was raised and educated in the East End of London, where he was inspired by music teachers to consider a future in music.[citation needed] In 1990, he attended the University of Manchester to study music, graduating in 1993.[citation needed]
Career
editIonascu started his musical career as a singer in Wells Cathedral Choir not long after graduating from Manchester in 1993, singing on a number of broadcasts, recordings and international tours.[3] Not long after, he was appointed Vicar Choral at Wells, conducting the choir in daily services at the cathedral, in addition to teaching flute and piano for Somerset County Council.[4] In 1997, Ionascu expanded his teaching capacity by acquiring a music Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Bath Spa University.[citation needed]
On completion of his PGCE, Ionascu moved to Oxford, where he became Head of Academic Music at Radley College, expanding his choral conducting career by founding and conducting The Laudate Choir, with whom he made a number of recordings over the next few years, performing with the English Chamber Orchestra and the City of London Sinfonia.[3] At the same time, Ionascu became musical director for the Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir.[5][a] Over the next few years, Ionascu balanced teaching with musical direction through a series of musical schools, whilst conducting choirs from Oxford to Bournemouth and continuing to work with his Laudate Choir.[b]
In 2002, Ionascu moved to Canterbury, where he remained for the next ten years as musical director for The Crypt Choir,[c] whilst continuing to manage and conduct the Laudate Choir.[7][citation needed] Apart from conducting the choir in weekly services at Canterbury Cathedral, the choir performed a number of BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4 broadcasts, touring the USA, Africa, Australia and New Zealand between 2003 and 2012.[8] In 2006, in addition to the crypt choir, Ionascu was appointed musical director of King's Choral Society, performing large scale choral works at Canterbury Cathedral with upwards of 180 voices.[citation needed] The following year, Ionascu undertook a six month Conducting Fellowship in Australia, leading workshops and masterclasses across New South Wales.[9] FINISH CANTERBURY YEARS WHEN I HAVE ACCESS TO THE CANTUARIAN
In 2014, Ionascu was appointed as Director of the Junior Academy of the Royal Academy of Music in London, a position he held for the next five years.[3]
Works
editDiscography
editExternal links
editNotes and references
editNotes
edit- ^ Ionascu continues conducting and directing the Laudate choir to the present
- ^ the Laudate Choir recorded three collections for Meridian in 1999, 2001 and 2002
- ^ In 2012, he conducted the Crypt Choir of the King's School with the English Chamber Orchestra to accompany the Tenor Mark Padmore at Canterbury Cathedral.[6]
References
edit- ^ HMSO. "Howard John P Ionascu in 1971". No. Newham/vol 5E/page 2221. brightsolid online publishing ltd. England & Wales Births 1837–2006 Newham, Essex, England.
- ^ HMSO. "Isadore Ionascu in 1957". No. West Ham/vol 5A/page 1693. brightsolid online publishing ltd. England & Wales Births 1837–2005 West Ham, Essex, England.
- ^ a b c Anon. "Director of Music". Exeter Philharmonic Choir. Exeter Philharmonic Choir. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Anon (6 January 1944). "Roving Chorister". No. Mid Somerset series. Wells Journal. Wells Journal.
- ^ Anon. "History of the Choir". Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir. Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Hill, Ed (14 April 2012). "Opera star set to come home for one-off cathedral show". No. 234. KOS Media. Your Canterbury. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ HMSO. "Howard John Paul Ionascu in 2003-13". No. Census, land & surveys. 192.com. UK Electoral Registers & Companies House Directors.
- ^ Anon (2024). "Various TB cited". The Cantuarian. 1000 (1000): 22–1000. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Anon. "Speakers". International boy's schools coalition. IBSC. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
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