Richard Howarth has had a distinguished career as a violinist, leading and directing orchestras for well over thirty years. He brings to conducting a wealth of experience and energy to inspire both musicians and audiences.
Richard enjoys working with top quality professional orchestras as well as training and educating amateur and youth groups. He has conducted Manchester Camerata, the Ulster Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the London, Scottish and Manchester Concert Orchestras and, from the violin, has directed Manchester Camerata and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Trained as a violinist at the Royal College of Music in London, Richard worked with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra and as Leader of the Ulster Orchestra before becoming Leader of Manchester Camerata. He has been a guest leader with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Scottish and Welsh Symphony Orchestras, the BBC Philharmonic, the Halle, Orchestra of St John’s Smith Square, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, East of England Orchestra and Bournemouth Sinfonietta.
Richard loves to conduct Blackburn Symphony Orchestra which has grown in stature over the last few years, able to tackle a wide range of musical styles and challenging repertoire.