Ian Watson has been playing with the Handel and Haydn Society since 2008 and was named Associate Conductor in 2016. Born in England, Watson has appeared as soloist or conductor with the London Symphony, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras, Scottish Chamber, English Chamber, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, English Baroque Soloists and The Sixteen among other ensembles. He was invited to be the assistant conductor, organ and harpsichord soloist and continuo player for Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s Bach Cantata Pilgrimage. He has also been featured on numerous recordings and film soundtracks including Amadeus, Polanski’s Death and the Maiden, Restoration, Cry, the Beloved Country and BBC‘s David Copperfield.