“One of the very best amateur groups in the country”

Classical Music Magazine

“The most professional-sounding of non-professional orchestras”

The Sunday Telegraph

“Kensington Symphony Orchestra once again scores over most professional orchestras”

Classical Source

William Carslake

William Carslake

William Carslake has worked as Cover Conductor at the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, on productions including Sylvia, Giselle, Tryst, Onegin, Swan Lake and Manon. He enjoys a busy career in the UK and abroad. He made his international debut with the Royal Orchestra of Oman in 2009 which led to an immediate re-invitation. At home he is Principal Conductor of the London Charity Orchestra and the Nonesuch String Orchestra and he regularly guest conducts with Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra, The Royal Orchestral Society and Wolsey Symphony Orchestra. Future engagements include a concert with Kensington Symphony Orchestra. He is also a Trustee of the Elgar Foundation.

Winner of the Hugh S. Roberton Conducting Prize, William trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama with Martyn Brabbins, and the St Petersburg Conservatory with Ilya Musin. He studied further with Jorma Panula in Finland and Benjamin Zander in London.

KSO performance history