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Scott Jackson Wiley is a conductor of wide experience in the symphonic, operatic and contemporary repertoire. The 2009-2010 season is his twelfth as Music Director of the South Shore in Rockville Centre, New York, his fourth as Music Director of the Centre Cymphony Orchestra in New York City and his first as Principal Conductor of Brooklyn's long-standing Regina Opera. His career has taken abroad him to Israel, Italy, Spain, Ukraine and Peru and he has guest conducted many orchestras in the New York area. A classical guitarist with a degree and first prize awards from the Conservatory of Barcelona, Mr. Wiley has performed as recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist both in the United States and in Europe. He studied conducting at the Mannes College of Music in New York City under Michael Charry, where he earned a Masters Degree, and at the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors under Charles Bruck as well as under his father, conductor and cellist Jackson Wiley. A specialist in Romance languages, and an opera coach, Mr. Wiley has led many opera productions. Mr. Wiley's performances are noted for their intensity, warmth and deep musical committment. |