Champion of contemporary classics
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Stephen Layton: 10 facts about the great conductor
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7. Champion of contemporary classics
An energetic and enthusiastic champion of new music, Stephen Layton has premiered works by such composers as Arvo Pärt, Thomas Ades and James MacMillan.