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Conductor: Peter Cynfryn Jones

Peter was born and educated in Wales. After completing his studies at Cardiff University and the Royal Academy of Music, he joined the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra first violin section, where he has played for over 25 years. Over this time Peter has worked with many distinguished conductors and soloists.

Peter has been the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra's principal conductor since 1991. With the GCO, he has performed a huge range of the chamber repertoire, from Baroque pieces to world premieres of specially commissioned works by Scottish composers.

Peter has conducted the BBC SSO on numerous occasions in concert and radio broadcasts. He is director of the Greenock Philharmonic Chorus and has worked with RSAMD students and the NYOS repertoire orchestra.

When away from music, Peter enjoys keeping fit and playing tennis.