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Balance is the Secret of a Really Good Choral Sound
A conversation with Stephen Layton on his appointment as chief conductor of the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir in the 2024/25 season
Stephen Layton is one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation and is regularly invited to collaborate with the world’s leading choirs, orchestras and composers. His interpretations can be heard throughout the world, from the Sydney Opera House to the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, from Tallinn to Sao Paulo, and his recordings have attracted prestigious international awards. Stephen Layton is the founder and director of the choir Polyphony and musical director of the Holst Singers. In the 2024/25 season, he will also take over the position of chief conductor of the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir. To mark this occasion, Gregor Klančič, the artistic director of Slovenia’s only professional concert vocal ensemble, spoke with Stephen Layton.