JANUARY 28, 2026

Announcing William Lai as the Northern Ballet Conducting Fellow

In late 2025 Northern Ballet announced recruitment for a Gentleman Jack  Conducting Fellowship to run February – September 2026. The company are thrilled to welcome William Lai to this role which will see him receive mentorship and training and conduct performances of Gentleman Jack across the UK.

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JANUARY 28, 2026

Jerwood Foundation supports the Conducting Fellowship at Northern Ballet

​Conducting for dance is a highly specialised skill and Northern Ballet is one of only a few organisations that offer experience and mentorship in this area for emerging conductors. The Fellow will develop the skills, insight, and confidence required for a future career in conducting for ballet. {...}

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

William Lai wins the Orchestra Prize at the 5th International Conducting Competition "Universidad de Almería"

After a captivating performance of Dvorak 7th symphony and Puccini's lovely aria "Sì, mi chiamano Mimì" with Munõz as the soloist, the orchestra voted William Lai as conductor worthy of the Orchestra Prize. {...}

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Semi-finalist awarded to William Lai at the 11th Grzegorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors​

William Lai becomes the first-ever Hong Kong-born conductor to be awarded semi-final at the 11th Grezgorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors {...}

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