Thomas Jung, the first recipient of the Constant Lambert Fellowship to be new principal guest conductor of Birmingham Royal Ballet

Thomas Jung (Photo: The Finest Light)

The Constant Lambert Fellowship, a partnership between Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) and the Royal Ballet and Opera, was created in 2018 to support the development of young conductors in the dance world. Now, BRB has announced that Thomas Jung, the first recipient of the fellowship, is to be BRB's new principal guest conductor.

Thomas Jung, who will be with BRB for three seasons, will conduct the Royal Ballet Sinfonia at certain performances during the season of Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker at Birmingham Hippodrome and Royal Albert Hall this Christmas.

Jung has also been working as a guest conductor with orchestras such as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Bamberger Symphoniker, Dresden Philharmonic, SWR Symphony Orchestra, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, and Gstaad Festival Orchestra. From 2013 to 2019 he worked with Bernard Haitink on numerous occasions as Assistant and Cover Conductor. He is the second prize winner of the 2020 International Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition, a recipient of the Eugen-Jochum-Prize and studied at King’s College Cambridge and Hochschule für Musik Köln.

Commenting on his appointment Thomas said: "Every time I have conducted here since 2018, I have been inspired by the artistry on and off stage. I love the commitment, dedication, and vibrancy that the fantastic musicians and dancers of BRB bring. I’m looking forward to sharing our passion and love for music and dance with our audiences in the seasons to come."

Full detail's from BRB's website.