Gordan Nikolitch

Franco-Serbian classical violinist, concertmaster, conductor, and teacher. Born in 1968 in Brus, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. He studied at the Hochschule Für Musik, Basel. In 1989 (or 1990) he was appointed solo violin (Leader) and Artistic Director of the Orchestre D'Auvergne. In 1997, he was also appointed first violin (concertmaster) of the Orchestre De Chambre De Lausanne, relinquishing this post in 1998 to become first violin (Leader) of the London Symphony Orchestra, a post he held until October 2017. In 1999, he also became Leader of The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe. In 2004-2005 season he was also appointed Artistic Director of the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. He was Artistic Director of St. George Strings from Belgrade (2006-2011). Since 2006 he has been Principal Guest Director of The Manchester Camerata. Since 2007, he has been Musical Director of the BandArt chamber orchestra. Since 2001, he has been Prince Consort Professor at the Royal College of Music, London and has given masterclasses at The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama.