Craig Lawton is a lively and enthusiastic conductor working in the South of England. Firmly believing in the power a musical experience can give someone, he tirelessly brings this passion to rehearsals, concerts and projects.
Working with a diverse range and size of ensembles has allowed Craig to develop a large repertoire, none-more so than the concerto and solo repertoire. Empathising with the importance and difficulty in getting solo work with ensembles, Craig seeks to give musicians an opportunity where he can. This mission has, for five years developed with Mary Mehuin from the Kent International Piano Courses, given young people concerto opportunities with the Winchester Chamber Orchestra.
2022 saw Craig's Royal Albert Hall debut as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust series supporting British band DON BROCO. Craig made his professional conducting debut in Europe with the Ostfold Symphony Orchestra in Norway. Continuing to enjoy podium time in France, Berlin, Bulgaria and most recently in Milan with the Charity Symphony Orchestra.
Studying organ with Sarah Baldock at the University of Southampton, Craig has remained an active organist, appearing as organ soloist in Poulenc’s Concerto in G minor, and numerous performances of Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony.
The drive for fundraising through music is shared and brought to fruition with friend and colleague Paul Ingram. Between them, the dynamic duo have undertaken four epic fundraising musical marathons all held at Turner Sims in Southampton ; Haydathon (2009) and Beethovathon (2015); Orchestral Decathlon (2017). and Tchaikathon (2023).
Craig has continued to develop his skills with Jason Lai, Prof. Colin Metters and most recently with Neil Ferris.. He initially studied with Dr John Traill and later at the University of Southampton with Robin Browning. He currently holds positions with the Romsey Sinfonietta, Winchester Chamber Orchestra, Conchord Singers, Charity Symphony Orchestra and Andover Choral Society.
Off the podium, Craig is a member of CAMRA, an avid film fan and enjoys walking. When not rehearsing or performing, you can often find Craig in a local watering hole enjoying a good pint of real ale with friends.
Working with a diverse range and size of ensembles has allowed Craig to develop a large repertoire, none-more so than the concerto and solo repertoire. Empathising with the importance and difficulty in getting solo work with ensembles, Craig seeks to give musicians an opportunity where he can. This mission has, for five years developed with Mary Mehuin from the Kent International Piano Courses, given young people concerto opportunities with the Winchester Chamber Orchestra.
2022 saw Craig's Royal Albert Hall debut as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust series supporting British band DON BROCO. Craig made his professional conducting debut in Europe with the Ostfold Symphony Orchestra in Norway. Continuing to enjoy podium time in France, Berlin, Bulgaria and most recently in Milan with the Charity Symphony Orchestra.
Studying organ with Sarah Baldock at the University of Southampton, Craig has remained an active organist, appearing as organ soloist in Poulenc’s Concerto in G minor, and numerous performances of Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony.
The drive for fundraising through music is shared and brought to fruition with friend and colleague Paul Ingram. Between them, the dynamic duo have undertaken four epic fundraising musical marathons all held at Turner Sims in Southampton ; Haydathon (2009) and Beethovathon (2015); Orchestral Decathlon (2017). and Tchaikathon (2023).
Craig has continued to develop his skills with Jason Lai, Prof. Colin Metters and most recently with Neil Ferris.. He initially studied with Dr John Traill and later at the University of Southampton with Robin Browning. He currently holds positions with the Romsey Sinfonietta, Winchester Chamber Orchestra, Conchord Singers, Charity Symphony Orchestra and Andover Choral Society.
Off the podium, Craig is a member of CAMRA, an avid film fan and enjoys walking. When not rehearsing or performing, you can often find Craig in a local watering hole enjoying a good pint of real ale with friends.
