THE musical director of an Ilkley choir has won a prestigious International Young Composers’ Award at a prestigious event in Holland.

Jonathan Brigg, musical director of Cantores Olicanae, recently returned from the International Young Composers’ Meeting in Holland where he rehearsed and performed one of his newly composed pieces for the Orkest de Ereprijs in Apeldoorn.

During his five-day visit he was mentored by composers Martijn Padding, Richard Ayres and Louis Andriessen.

Mr Brigg was one of 15 young composers from around the world attending the annual event and was delighted to gain a commission to compose a piece for the Dutch National Youth Orchestra.

Cantores Olicanae has also commissioned him to write a piece for their Summer Promenade concert at St John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, Saturday, June 21.