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Christopher Seaman
*1942 GB, Faversham
Conductor of Classical
Christopher Seaman (born 7 March 1942, Faversham) is a British conductor, the son of Albert Edward Seaman and Ethel Margery Seaman. He was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School and The King's School, Canterbury, and later studied at King's College, Cambridge. From 1964 to 1968, he was principal timpanist with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, before his appointment from 1968 to 1970 as assistant conductor with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBC SSO). He later served as the BBC SSO's principal conductor, from 1971 to 1977. Seaman has also held the post of Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Advisor to the conducting course at the Guildhall School of Music. He also had a long association with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Popular Tracks 
Serenade to Music on Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony; Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Seaman Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: 2. Romance (Larghetto) [Live At Hamer Hall, 2005] on 100 Best Classical Music by Various Artists Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: Allegro ma non tanto on Rachmaninov: Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Christopher Seaman & Sequeira Costa Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: Intermezzo on Rachmaninov: Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Christopher Seaman & Sequeira Costa Piano Concerto No.3 in D Minor, Op. 30: Finale on Rachmaninov: Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Christopher Seaman & Sequeira Costa Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato on Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 by Sergei Rachmaninoff & Sequeira Costa A London Symphony (Symphony No. 2) in G Major: I. Lento - Allegro risoluto on Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony; Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra & Christopher Seaman L'Apprenti Sorcier (The Sorcerer's Apprentice) on Stravinsky: Firebird by Paul Dukas, National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain & Christopher Seaman Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Allegro sostenuto on Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 by Sergei Rachmaninoff & Sequeira Costa Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction - Variations I-VII on Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jon Nakamatsu, Christopher Seaman & Rochester Philharmonic OrchestraTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano Concerto No.3 / Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff - Jon Nakamatsu, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Seaman | 2001 | Album |
| The Royal Philharmonic Collection - Vaughan Williams | Ralph Vaughan Williams - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Seaman | 2000 | Album |
| 24 Preludes - Piano Concertos 2, 3 & 4 - Paganini Rhapsody | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff - Peter Katin, Sequeira Costa, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Seaman | 1998 | Compil. |
| Vaughan Williams | Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Seaman | 1994 | Album |
| The Royal Philharmonic Collection - Vaughan Williams | Ralph Vaughan Williams - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Seaman | 1994 | Compil. |
| Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini / Piano Concerto No. 3 | Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, Sequeira Costa, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Seaman | 1991 | Album |
| Barber Violin Concerto / Bruch Violin Concerto No 1 | Samuel Barber, Max Bruch, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Anne Akiko Meyers, Christopher Seaman | 1989 | Album |
| Brigg Fair / La Calinda From 'Koanga' / Intermezzo And Serenade From 'Hassan' / A Song Before Sunrise / On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring / The Walk To The Paradise Garden / Irmelin Prelude / Over The Hills And Far Away | Frederick Delius - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Seaman | Compil. |
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