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Former 成人论坛 Young Musician and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Mark Simpson has written in Gramophone magazine about his new role with the 成人论坛 Philharmonic:

"Last week it was announced that I will be the next 成人论坛 Philharmonic Composer in Association. And this morning Manchester International Festival revealed that my first major orchestral work will receive its world premiere, performed by the 成人论坛 Philharmonic, this July.

"I’m particularly thrilled that I’ll be working with the 成人论坛 Philharmonic who are based in Salford, just down the road from where I grew up in Liverpool. They are committed to supporting musical talent from across the North of England, and my role is part of that ambition.

"I am indebted to the 成人论坛 for supporting my career as a musician and, it is fair to say, without them I wouldn’t be where I am. I have benefitted greatly from many opportunities offered to young musicians. In 2006 I won both the Young Musician of the Year competition as a clarinetist and the 成人论坛 Proms/Guardian Young Composer of the year competition which launched my career. In my gap year I had the help of the 成人论坛 Performing Arts bursary (then the Fame Academy Bursary) to help support a year in Berlin studying and writing. I have been commissioned three times by the 成人论坛 - sparks, Night Music and Israfel - and last year finished a two-year period as a New Generation Artist performing with most of the 成人论坛 orchestras broadcast live on Radio 3. And now comes the new composer appointment offering a huge sense of trust and belief from the teams at the 成人论坛 Philharmonic and Radio 3. I am eternally grateful and hope I can live up to their expectations!"

Mark Simpson is 成人论坛 Philharmonic Composer in Association