Barry Wordsworth

British Conductor and Music Director

Barry Wordsworth is a distinguished British conductor, known for his extensive work with ballet and symphonic music. He has served as the Music Director of the Royal Ballet Covent Garden and has also been the Principal Conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra. Wordsworth has built a reputation for his interpretations of British music, which is reflected in his recordings and performances. His career has seen him conduct a wide range of orchestras around the world, and he has made numerous recordings with labels such as Warner Classics and Hyperion. His work on albums like "English String Music" showcases his affinity for the rich tradition of British string compositions, while his involvement in projects like "The Complete Symphonies" demonstrates his breadth in classical symphonic repertoire. Wordsworth's contribution to ballet is further exemplified by his recordings of ballet scores such as Tchaikovsky's "The Sleeping Beauty," where his musical direction contributes to both the performance's artistic depth and its accessibility to wider audiences.