Gary Cooper (born 1968, London)[1] is an English conductor and classical keyboardist who specialises in the harpsichord[2] and fortepiano.
[4] In 1990, while still a student at Oxford, he co-founded New Chamber Opera, and has conducted many of their performances, including a complete recording of Rameau's cantatas[5] and a new production of Handel's rarely performed opera, Orlando, at Sadler's Wells Theatre in 2006.
[6] Between 1992 and 2000, he was a member of the baroque ensemble, Trio Sonnerie, with whom he performed regularly throughout Europe and the United States.
[7] Cooper made his Wigmore Hall solo recital debut on 1 December 2000 with a performance of Bach's complete Well-Tempered Clavier,[8] and has frequently appeared as a recitalist both in the UK and in Europe.
[10] Gary Cooper has conducted for many ensembles including, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Hanover Band, and English Touring Opera (Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail[11] and Handel's Alcina[12]).