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Ron Ravenscroft with an extensive background and training as a classical musician has privately studied conducting composition and classic guitar with masters Herbert von Karajan Carlo Maria Giulini Kazimierz Kord Olivier Messiaen Anita Painter Andres Segovia and Vicente Gomez. In addition to conducting the standard repertory Maestro Ravenscroft has written largescale compositions based upon the compositional techniques of the worldrecognized Classical Masters providing a transcendent musical experience to audiences worldwide. Maestro Kazimierz Kord Music Director of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra has written In observing Ron Ravenscrofts artistic activities I can state with complete satisfaction that he has an uncommon individuality as a creator as well as a great aesthetic sensibility along with the highest most remarkable talent for music. As a composer as well as conductor Ron Ravenscroft demonstrates a great perseverance and a fresh originality with a diligent creative commitment.