Brian Law - Director of Music - ChristChurch Cathedral
Director of Music
Born and educated in England, Brian Law migrated to Canada in 1965, where he was central to the musical life of Ottawa for over a quarter of a century. He was Music Director of The Ottawa Choral Society, The Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and the chamber orchestra, Thirteen Strings. At his farewell concert he was awarded the freedom of the City and the Brian Law Opera Scholarship was established in his honour. While in Canada, he quickly established and extended his reputation for excellence with the Choir of St Matthew's Church in Ottawa. It was soon acknowledged as the finest men and boys' choir in Canada.
In 1991 Brian moved to New Zealand to become Music Director of the Christchurch City Choir. In his new home he has rapidly assumed a similar significant artistic role. He regularly conducts for the Christchurch Symphony and conducted many performances` for Canterbury Opera .He will conduct Southern Opera `s production of Carmen in October . He has recorded with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Philharmonia and has conducted both of these orchestras for seasons for the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
