Interview | Tom Kilworth, Trinity Orchestra Conductor
from Radio Harrow Hosted by Radio Harrow
The Trinity Orchestra is scheduled to perform its first concert of 2024 on January 20th at Trinity Church in Harrow. Under the direction of conductor Tom Kilworth, the program features late Romantic masterpieces, including Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto and Dvořák’s "The Noonday Witch". The second half highlights Amy Beach’s "Gaelic Symphony," a work gaining renewed recognition for its connection to Dvořák’s influence on American music. Beyond the concert repertoire, Kilworth shared technical insights into his extensive work within the film and animation industries. He detailed the specialized role of a music copyist, whose expertise in clear notation is essential for efficient, high budget recording sessions. Kilworth also explained how film music utilizes click tracks for precise synchronization with on screen action, shifting the conductor’s role toward diplomacy and expression rather than just timing. Addressing the rise of artificial intelligence, he noted that while technology is a useful tool, it currently falls into an uncanny valley. AI often lacks the intentional, human imperfections that define soulful music. Tickets for the performance are priced at 15 pounds for adults, with a pre concert talk starting at 7:00 PM.
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