Gareth Valentine

Gareth Valentine (born 22 November 1956) is a Welsh composer, arranger, conductor and musical director.

[1] A native of Cefn Mawr, Valentine was educated at Ysgol Rhiwabon, Ruabon, Wrexham, Wales.

He then graduated from the Royal College of Music, London, and later studied with Sir Peter Pears at the Advanced School of Singing and Strings Aldeburgh.

[1] Valentine was composer and music supervisor for Aladdin, the pantomime, at the Old Vic starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam.

His "Requiem" has been performed worldwide to international acclaim and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London.