“He writes for orchestra with remarkable sureness of touch …”
- The Times
“Toby Hession conducted both pieces with flair."
- The Telegraph
“The Buxton Chamber Collective is led by Toby Hession … their music-making is delectable.”
- The Stage
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TOBY HESSION
Toby Hession is a British collaborative pianist, conductor and composer, currently serving as a répétiteur and conductor on the music staff of Scottish Opera.
He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Opera School 2019-21) and Clare College, Cambridge (BA and MPhil, 2015-19); he is a proud alumnus of the Georg Solti Accademia, and Chetham’s School of Music.
A Matter of Misconduct!
Presented in double-bill with Gilbert and Sullivan’s timeless satirical masterpiece, Trial by Jury, 2025 sees the world-premiere performances of Emma Jenkins and Toby Hession’s A Matter of Misconduct!
Co-comissioned by Scottish Opera, D’Oyly Carte Opera, and Opera Holland Park. Toby Hession conducts both works with a stellar cast, and the Orchestra of Scottish Opera.
