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Jessica Cottis is a Visiting Professor at the Australian National University's School of Music. She is an award-winning conductor who collaborates with prominent orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. As Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, she has pioneered initiatives like significant commissions and advocacy for Australian works.
Education:
- Australian National University (First Class Honours)
- Studies in Paris with Marie-Claire Alain
- Conducting studies at the Royal Academy of Music under Colin Metters and Sir Colin Davis
Her work focuses on orchestral conducting, music programming, and performance spanning the 19th to 21st centuries. She has conducted world premieres, including Kinds of Blue by Miriama Young and pieces by Leah Curtis, alongside classical works by Sibelius, Scriabin, Stravinsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- 2019 Classical Face to Watch (The Times, UK)
- Associate of the Royal Academy
- Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the School of Music, Australian National University
A gifted communicator, Cottis contributes to BBC radio and television, discussing diverse topics from opera to environmental acoustics. She resides in London and pursues a passion for global butterfly studies outside her musical career.
