Jacob Collier & ORQUESTA FILARMÓNICA DE GRAN CANARIA

Jacob Collier is among the most innovative and fascinating musicians of his generation. Singer, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-awarded producer, his talent transcends genres and redefines the limits of contemporary music.

After garnering international attention with his revolutionary online performances, he collaborated with artists of the stature of Herbie Hancock, Coldplay, John Mayer, Stormzy and Quincy Jones, the latter describing him as an absolute genius. His monumental, four-volume recording project, Djesse, brought together artists from around the globe to explore styles ranging from classical to jazz, pop, and world music.

In his live performances, Collier makes each concert an unforgettable experience, inviting the audience to participate actively and turning auditoriums into massive choirs. His particular blend of virtuosity, improvisation and human warmth makes him one of the most influential and exciting musical artists of the 21^st century.

Suzie Collier is an orchestra conductor, violinist and internationally acclaimed educator, renowned for her exceptional musical talent and ability to inspire musicians and audiences.

As a conductor, her most recent engagements include performances with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Ann Arbour Symphony Orchestra, the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, the Philly Pops and the Britten Sinfonia, as well as collaborations with special guest artists such as Jacob Collier, Chris Thile and Take 6. She conducted the recording sessions of the album Djesse Vol. 4 of Jacob Collier with Metropole Orkest and the orchestral version of Stormzy’s Firebabe at Abbey Road Studios in London.

As a violinist, she has performed on iconic stages such as the O2 Arena in London, the Sydney Opera House, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.

She combines her artistic endeavours with an intense focus on educational work at institutions including Berklee Valencia, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Royal Academy of Music, and MIT.