Conductor — Jonathan Barrett

National Youth Orchestra — Dubai

Jonathan Barrett serves as conductor of the National Youth Orchestra Dubai. Under his direction the ensemble has expanded its membership and performed at prestigious venues including Dubai Opera, Emirates Palace, and the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. The orchestra rehearses at Nord Anglia School Dubai, which serves as its primary sponsor.

Dubai Chamber Orchestra

As director of the Dubai Chamber Orchestra — the oldest continually operating orchestra in Dubai, established in 2004 — Jonathan leads an ensemble of 40 musicians. Widely regarded as the premiere orchestra of Dubai, the DCO performs all concerts free and open to the public on a nonprofit basis.

Emirates Community Symphonic Orchestra

Jonathan served as Musical Director of the Emirates Community Symphonic Orchestra from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure membership reached 70 musicians. The orchestra performed major works by Beethoven, Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Dvořák.