Philharmonic conductor Vasily Petrenko and one of the UK's leading theatre directors, Jude Kelly were among 10 esteemed figures to receive honorary degrees from the University of Liverpool.
Vasily Petrenko, originally from Leningrad, Russia, was appointed the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's (RLPO) youngest-ever principal conductor in 2005 following his success in St Petersburg and Moscow.
Under his guidance the RLPO made its Proms debut in 2008 and played a significant role in the city’s European Capital of Culture celebrations.
Vasily is also due to take up a post as honorary professor at the University’s School of Music.
One of the country’s leading theatre directors, Jude Kelly OBE, is recognised nationally for her achievements in founding and developing community theatre companies.
Originally from Liverpool, Jude was appointed the first artistic director of the West Yorkshire Playhouse where she hosted productions such as Checkov’s The Seagull, starring Ian McKellen and J.B.Priestley’s Johnson over Jordan, starring Patrick Stewart.
She is now the artistic director of the South Bank Centre in London, and chairs the group planning for the cultural and educational dimensions of the London Olympic Games in 2012.
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