His recording work shows Iain’s passion for British music. For Signum he has recorded Tippett(Ainsley) Judith Weir (Tynan/Bickley/Kennedy) and FG Scott(Milne/Williams). Upcoming Signum releases included Herbert Hughes (Tynan), Britten (Gritton/Padmore) and Korngold (Connolly/Maltman). Naxos CDs include the complete songs of Gerald Finzi (Ainsley/Williams), together with Vaughan Williams and William Alwyn. More Vaughan Williams will be released on the new Albion label. Black Box recordings feature Debussy, Schoenberg and an acclaimed disc of Copland with the late Susan Chilcott.

Iain’s broadcasting career covers both Radio and TV and has been honoured with a Sony Radio Award. Following BBC Radio3’s Voices, he now presents his own Sunday morning programme Iain Burnside. Television includes The Proms, Cardiff Singer of the World, Leeds International Piano Competition and BBC Young Musician of the Year.

His communicative skills and specialist knowledge ensure that Iain is much sought after for educational work. In addition to his position at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama he has given masterclasses throughout Europe, at New York’s Juilliard School and the Banff Centre, Canada. This summer he will work at The Steans Institute, Ravinia.