Background
Loughran, James was born on June 30, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of James and Agnes (Teape) Loughran.
Loughran, James was born on June 30, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of James and Agnes (Teape) Loughran.
Doctor of Music, Sheffield University, England, 1983.
Associate conductor Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 1962-1965. Principal conductor British Broadcasting Corporation Scottish Symphony Orchestra, 1965-1971, Halle Orchestra, Manchester, England, 1971-1983, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Germany, 1979-1983. Guest conductor various locations, 1983-1993.
Permanent guest conductor Japan Philharmonic Symphony, since 1993. Guest conductor, Europe, Scandinavia, American, Japan, Australia. Toured with Munich Philharmonic, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, British Broadcasting Corporation Symphony, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Fellow Royal Northern College Music, Royal Scottish Academy Music and Drama.
Married Nancy Coggon, September 20, 1961 (divorced 1983). Children: Angus, Charles. Married Ludmila Elena Navratil, April 15, 1985.