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Paul Watkins serves as Artist-in-Residence and Chamber Music faculty at Stony Brook University's Department of Music, while also holding the Ensemble-in-Residence position with the Emerson String Quartet. His institutional affiliations include Music Director of the English Chamber Orchestra (appointed 2009), Principal Guest Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra, and longstanding membership in the Nash Ensemble since 1997.
His artistic focus spans:
- Cello performance with major orchestras including BBC Proms appearances
- Chamber music leadership through the Emerson String Quartet
- Conducting repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary works
- Orchestral collaborations with ensembles like the Hong Kong Philharmonic
Watkins' recognition includes:
- 2002 Leeds Conducting Competition victory
- Schallplattenpreis award for Warner Classics recording
- Grammy nomination for Britten and Berg Violin Concertos
As an active performer, he maintains a global presence with recent Carnegie Hall appearances and televised BBC Proms performances, demonstrating ongoing artistic vitality and institutional engagement without indication of retirement or former status at Stony Brook.
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