Biography
Gina is a conductor and performer originally from London with expertise in symphonic, operatic, and choral repertoire. She began her musical career as a saxophonist, studying with Carl Raven before graduating from the University of Manchester, where she developed her conducting skills under the guidance of Robert Guy. She has received mentorship from Alice Farnham, Peter Stark and Agata Zajac and, in 2024, was selected to be mentored by Sian Edwards on the Royal Academy of Music Glover-Edwards conducting programme. Gina has conducted in masterclasses with numerous prominent pedagogues including Sir Mark Elder, Mark Heron, Tim Redmond, Karen Ni Bhroin, and Jonathan Mann.
From 2024 to 2026, Gina served as Musical Director of the Hale Light Orchestra, while also appearing as Guest Assistant Conductor with Stockport Symphony Orchestra. She continues to develop her experience across orchestral and operatic repertoire, and in 2026 was appointed Musical Director of Poynton Opera Society for their forthcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience. As a freelance guest conductor, Gina works with ensembles across Manchester and the North of England, with upcoming engagements including projects with Sheffield Chamber Orchestra, West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, and High Peak Orchestra.
She has worked as a tutor and conductor with Warrington Youth Orchestra, building extensive experience working with young musicians and youth ensembles. She is passionate about music education and enjoys teaching private one-to-one lessons, supporting the musical development of students at all stages.
Passionate about contemporary music, Gina established the Nova Saxophone Quartet in 2021, who have gone on to perform in many of Manchester’s prestigious venues, including Manchester Museum and The Anthony Burgess Foundation. The group have been privileged to be mentored by members of the Chineke! Orchestra and of the Apollo Saxophone Quartet. Their success as a group has led to many partnerships with current composers, commissioning numerous new works for this chamber ensemble. Highlights include premiere of Five Moods from the Moorlands by composer Dr Joshua Brown and a studio recording of Supernova, a piece for saxophone quartet and percussion by Rob Hughes commissioned for the Nova Quartet.
Alongside conducting, Gina has built a parallel career in event production and concert management. Following her role as Concert Manager at Chetham’s School of Music, she has recently taken up the position of Concert Manager at The Hallé. In this field, she has produced projects with the BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, and has collaborated with some of the UK’s leading opera directors.
