Conducted the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for Classic FM's 30th birthday, in the presence of King Charles III.
THE CONCERT
Classic FM marked its 30th birthday with a special concert at St Margaret's Church in Braemar, a village church in the Scottish Highlands just minutes from Balmoral Castle. His Majesty King Charles III attended as guest of honour.
Hudson was asked to conduct an ensemble of musicians from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, one of Scotland's preeminent orchestras and a cornerstone of the country's classical music landscape. That evening, his role extended far beyond the podium. He also arranged much of the programme and performed as pianist, moving between conducting, arranging and playing across the concert. It was a rare display of the breadth that defines his career.
The intimacy of the setting made the evening unlike any ordinary orchestral broadcast. A small Highland church, a royal audience and the knowledge that millions of Classic FM listeners would hear every note created an atmosphere that was electric, plus a sense of occasion that everyone in the room could feel.
THE BROADCAST
The concert was presented by Classic FM's Margherita Taylor and featured performances from the Ayoub Sisters, accordionist Liam Stewart, and a rousing finale of Auld Lang Syne led by Paul Mealor with the entire audience joining in.
The programme was broadcast on Classic FM, reaching an audience of over 12 million listeners across the United Kingdom, one of the most widely heard classical music events of the year.
