James Stephenson is an active conductor and oboist, having performed across the UK and worldwide.

Some current performance projects incude:

Groundbreaking experimental arts group, founded in York in 2001 by James Stephenson and Paul J. Abbott. Now based in the North-west of England, regular collaborators include storyteller and playwrite Gina Perry, singer Sarah Glayzer and guitarist Rob Clark.

Manchester's leading young professional new music ensemble, Chiasmus specialises in supporting composers from the North of England, commissioning works to build a repetoire, and performing music from the last thirty years in venues where it isn't often heard. Follow Chiasmus on Facebook, YouTube or @ChiasmusNotes on Twitter