Welcome to The George Hurst Archive
This website is dedicated to the teaching legacy and career of the great British conductor, George Hurst (1926-2012)
The main focus of this site is an exploration of Hurst’s musical approach to a range of works from the core symphonic repertoire. The large video archive is intended as a reference point for students and teachers of conducting, and for performing musicians in general.
“Sometimes you have to give
all of yourself to one note!”
George Hurst
As a teacher of conducting, Hurst was a figure of international renown, and ranks alongside Russia’s Ilya Musin as one of the most influential pedagogues in the history of the craft. Almost every major conductor to have emerged from Britain since 1960 has passed through his hands at some point and Hurst additionally set up trainee conductor schemes during his time in Manchester and Bournemouth.
The Video Archive
An extensive collection of teaching and performing videos, providing an insight into George Hurst’s approach to a wide repertoire
The Sound Archive
A selection of radio broadcasts and other material, covering George Hurst’s work as a performing musician
Concert History
An extensive searchable database providing an insight into George Hurst’s programming, alongside selected concert reviews