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Ian Hobson is a distinguished conductor and pianist renowned for his dynamic performances and deep musical insight. With a rich background in classical music, he currently serves as the Music Director and Conductor for Sinfonia da Camera, where he is set to lead several upcoming productions. Notably, he will conduct the concert titled Trombone Virtuoso and Beethoven Symphony No. 4, featuring principal trombonist Jim Pugh in a showcase of virtuosic concerti, including the Concerto after Mendelssohn for Trombone and Orchestra by David Canfield and Nathaniel Shilkret’s Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. This concert will also highlight Beethoven's Symphony No. 4, continuing Sinfonia's multiyear exploration of the composer’s works. Additionally, Hobson will conduct the Romantic Masterworks concert on February 14, 2025, at the Foellinger Great Hall, where he will perform alongside his wife, acclaimed pianist Muen Wei, in a program that includes Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2. With a commitment to bringing classical music to life, Hobson's upcoming performances promise to be both enchanting and memorable, appealing to lovers of the genre and showcasing his exceptional talent and artistry.