British conductor Ken Burton is hailed as one of the greatest gospel specialists today. His musical activities cover a wide range of genres and roles, ranging from TV shows, musicials, to religious programmes and grand choral productions. His impressive track record includes conducting the Black Panther soundtrack, the foundation of multiple leading choral ensembles and the judging of major choir competitions.
About Ken
- Music Director of London Adventist Chorale
- Music Director of Croydon SDA Gospel Choir
- Guest Conductor of London Youth Choir
- Conducted Voquality in the Black Panther soundtrack (Ludwig Göransson)
- Judge on Channel 4 Gospel Singers Of The Year, BBC Songs Of Praise School Choir Of The Year, The Choir: Sing While You Work (BAFTA nomination)
- Known for: Songs of Praise (BBC), The X Factor USA (FOX), Britain's Got Talent (ITV), Eastenders (BBC), 60th Handel Messiah in Washington DC, guest presentor The Choir (BBC 3), The Hope Channel
- Compositions published by Faber Music, Oxford University Press and RSCM
- Teacher at John Ruskin College
- 2005: composes and arranges Soul Symphony for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
- 2002: founds Adventist Vocal Ensemble
- 1996: conducting debut at BBC Proms
- 1994: wins Choir of the Year with London Adventist Chorale
Late January, Ken will be joining forces with the Vlaams Radio Koor en Ibernice MacBean: see the master live at work during the brand new concert series The Gospel Train!
