Michael Lankester

Background

Lankester, Michael was born in London.

Education

Student, Royal College Music.

Career

Conductor, Contrapuneri, 1968-1980; professor conducting, head opera, Royal College Music, 1972; music director, National Theater Graeat Britain conductor-in-residence, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 1980-1990; music director, Hartford (Connecticut) Symphony Orchestra, since 1985. Guest conductor Cleveland Orchestra, Toronto Orchestra, San Diego Orchestra, London Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra Taiwan, others.

Achievements

• Michael Lankester has been listed as a noteworthy Performing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.