Conductor, Pianist, Producer
CONDUCTOR
“Lakeland’s musical direction demonstrates his mastery of the dramatic nature of the work which he sharply and brilliantly executes.”
Olyrix, January 2022
As a conductor, Jonathan has worked on numerous critically acclaimed productions for opera companies and organizations in both Europe and North America, including Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Northern Ireland Opera in Belfast, and Royal Academy Opera in London.
PIANIST & VOCAL COACH
"With wordless eloquence, he supported the singers with both brio and sensitivity, clearly relishing his involvement in the dramatic narrative."
The Herald, Stratford-upon-Thames
In recital, Jonathan has appeared alongside singers including Aigul Akhmetshina, Dame Felicity Lott, Anush Hovhannisyan, and Claire Barnett-Jones, among others. He has appeared at venues including Wigmore Hall, Alice Tully Hall (Lincoln Center), the Oxford Lieder Festival, and the Leeds Lieder Festival, among others.
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As a vocal coach, Jonathan has prepared singers for performances with companies including: the Royal Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera, Glyndebourne, Dutch National Opera, Bayerisches Staatsoper, and the Opera National de Paris.
ADMINISTRATOR & PRODUCER
Aside from his work as a performing musician, Jonathan is also active in producing concerts, broadcasts, and other projects, as well as serving as an administrator in the arts. He currently holds the position of Associate Director of the Georg Solti Accademia, where he plays in active role in managing the educational & artistic operations of the organisation, as well as in the business administration. Most recently he served as Executive Producer of the global broadcast of the Accademia's 20th Anniversary Gala for Deutsche Grammophon Stage+.