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Musica Universalis Organization

musica universalis organization

Watford

Award-winning conductor, pianist and composer, Claudio Di Meo has established himself internationally as an exceptional talent in orchestral and choral music, bringing clarity, integrity and dynamism to his interpretation of wide-ranging repertoire. Winner of the International Conducting Competition Westminster London with the London Classical Soloists, Claudio Di Meo began his musical life in Italy, where he studied piano, composition and conducting, winning First Prize at the Italian National Choir Conducting Competition in 2011 and First Prize at the Enrico Caruso International Competition in 2014. An ardent exponent of the music of Sibelius, Claudio is a member of the prestigious Sibelius Society Italia, whose Honorary President is Sir Antonio Pappano. Claudio Di Meo has performed regularly on the international stage, including appearances in Hungary (Olasz VendègKòrus Concert Hall, Budapest), Sri Lanka (A New Direction International Performing Arts Festival, Colombo), Mexico (Festival de las Almas, Valle de Bravo), Lebanon (Al Bustan Festival, Beirut), Singapore (The Silent Lines of Its Lips), Cyprus (Lefkoşa International Festival), France (La scene Parisienne), and the USA (2014 New Year Concert, St. John the Divine Cathedral, New York). Recent chamber music engagements include performances with soprano Olivia Robinson (BBC Singers), Nicholas Korth (Co-principal Horn BBC Symphony Orchestra), Selena Markson (Co-principal Clarinet of Goteborgs Symfoniker), Susanna Candlin (former Co-leader London Mozart Players) and Hans Adler (Principal double bass of Goteborgs Symfoniker). In addition to conducting, Claudio Di Meo is widely experienced in film music, musical theatre and thematic musical stage productions as both pianist and composer. A specialist in Italian film music, Claudio Di Meo won a composition award in 2013 from the Governor of the State of Mexico and the Director of the National Conservatory in Mexico City in recognition of his “great professionalism and future potential as a composer of music for cinema.” Recent highlights include a production of Maria Callas The Black Pearl, which premiered in a series of performances at the prestigious Esplanade Theatre in Singapore and subsequently in Paris and at Grange Park Opera in England, with Claudio Di Meo as Music Director and composer.. Claudio Di Meo’s discography as a pianist includes recordings of Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye and Debussy’s Six épigraphes antiques, as well as his own compositions Oceano di cielo and most recently, Memories, a collection of 10 pieces for solo piano. This collection has also been published by Upper Esk Music, alongside Three Motets for the Virgin Mary, a collection of his choral music. Claudio Di Meo recognises the importance of music education and is highly skilled in developing the talent of young performers. Appointed Principal Conductor of Dacorum Youth Orchestra in September 2015, Claudio Di Meo continues to inspire a new generation of musicians with his infectious enthusiasm and commitment to achieving high levels of performance. In October 2018 he was appointed Principal Conductor of the Hemel Symphony Orchestra and, as a freelance conductor, has been invited to work with other London-based orchestras, including the London Classical Soloists, Trinity Orchestra Harrow, and Watford Symphony Orchestra, among others. In May 2020 Claudio Di Meo has also been appointed Principal Conductor of the Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra, in London.

London Film Academy

london film academy

4.5(84)

London

Our story began in 2001 when our search for an ideal film course led us to create our own boutique film school in a converted church in Fulham Broadway, London. London Film Academy is now internationally recognised as an innovative film school that offers more than just an education in film. We produce world-class filmmakers who thrive in an environment that emulates real world realities. We are a school that is dedicated to creating the best of the best while adopting a hands-on approach and ensuring we always keep to our ethos of creating a collaborative, friendly and inclusive learning environment at the core of everything we do. Our multi-disciplinary approach emulates the hard-working realities within all facets of the film and television industries and allows you to develop into an informed and responsible filmmaker, honing your craft in small groups, within a collaborative, nurturing environment. Our goal is to make film training accessible. Most of all, we believe that if you’ve got a head for film, then we can teach you how to approach the industry and give it all you’ve got. And with more than 95% of our diploma graduates working in the industry within three months of finishing with us, our courses speak for themselves. Since our inception we have nurtured and produced hundreds of world-class filmmakers who have gone on to make their own independent projects and work on some of the biggest UK productions including: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', 'Justice League', 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald', 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' and 'Alien Covenant' - to name but a few. LFA is more than just a film school, it's a place where learning is doing. Our goal is to make film training accessible. As a not-for-profit trust, we offer financially assisted places with all-inclusive course fees, award-winning tutors and access to the very latest equipment, software and facilities. We welcome applicants who are typically proactive, creative and dedicated team players, from across the globe and with any amount of experience. We will help you to become the filmmaker you’ve always aspired to be. Whether you’re looking for an undergraduate, postgraduate, or specialised short course, we cover every filmmaking discipline from fiction to documentary-making, screenwriting to producing. Recognised as a centre of excellence, we are registered with Office for Students (OfS), reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, and partner with some of the most original and forward-thinking voices in the creative industry today. We work with some incredible talent and industry professionals, and ensure our courses are current and industry-relevant. We boast guest speakers including the likes of Jan Harlan (‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’), Hossein Amini (‘Drive’), Steven Knight ('Peaky Blinders'), Pawel Pawlikowski ('Ida'), Sam Bain (‘Fresh Meat’) and Phil Meheux (‘Casino Royale’) to name a few. And even our regular tutors have an impressive combined track record and continue to produce numerous high-profile feature films, TV dramas, shorts, documentaries, corporate films, music promos and commercials. You’ll learn from the best in your pursuit for filmmaking excellence. We are unique in being able to nurture on-going productions by offering graduates membership to our Filmmaker's Club, with access to networking events, exclusive job lists and advice from some of the world’s greatest filmmakers. London Film Academy is more than just a film school. If you have a head for film, and are passionate, inspired and want to find your own voice, then you can rest assured that you’ll leave us equipped with the skills, knowledge and on-going support to succeed in today’s competitive industry. We look forward to welcoming you to London Film Academy.