Nigel Osborne is an accomplished composer, teacher and aid worker. Mr Osborne’s works have been performed around the world by major orchestras and opera houses, including the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia of London, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Scottish Opera. He has been awarded the Opera Prize of Radio Suisse Romande and Ville de Geneve, the Netherlands Gaudeamus Prize, the Radcliffe Award, the Koussevitzky Award of the Library of Congress, and the Washington and the British Composer Award for Inspiration. Mr Osborne was the Master of Music at Shakespeare’s Globe from 1999 to 2000 and has pioneered methods using music and the creative arts to support children who are victims of conflict. This innovative approach was developed during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992-95), and has since been widely implemented across the Balkan region.

Events participated in:

Music, War and Peace: Enjoy an hour of music with meaning, led by Nigel Osborne and musicians for a procession around Traquair’s tranquil grounds. Followed by a presentation entitled, Music and War, in the second half of the hour. (2024)

A Promenade of Discovery: Explore Traquair’s surroundings as Nigel Osborne leads a musical promenade exploring the linksbetween music and the climate crisis. (2021)

Lunchtime Music: Listen as Nigel Osborne curates a programme of music exploring the links between music and the climate crisis. (2021)

A Promenade of Discovery: Emeritus Professor Nigel Osborne MBE leads a promenade of discovery through the grounds of Traquair House, accompanied by Syrian oud, gongs, violin, and cello, as he explores the power of music and its impact on a sense of place, and home. (2019)

Music and Migration: World-renowned composer Emeritus Professor Nigel Osborne MBE gives a talk about music and migration, accompanied by Syrian Oud, cello, gongs, and violin. (2019)