Known for his entertaining programs and engaging personality, Michael Krajewski is a much sought-after pops conductor in the U.S.A., Canada and abroad.
His twenty-year relationship with the Houston Symphony included seventeen years as Principal Pops Conductor. He also served as Principal Pops Conductor of the Long Beach Symphony for eleven years, Principal Pops Conductor of Atlanta Symphony for eight years, Music Director of the Philly Pops for six years, and Principal Pops Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony for twenty-five years.
Michael’s busy schedule as a guest conductor includes concerts with major and regional orchestras across the United States. In Canada he has appeared with the orchestras of Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina and Kitchener-Waterloo. Overseas he has performed in Ireland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Iceland, Malaysia and China.
Born in Detroit, Michael studied music education at Wayne State University and conducting at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music. Michael now lives in Florida with his wife Darcy. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, photography and solving crossword puzzles.
GO NOW!, Guest ArtistREAD BIO
Gordon Marshall, drummer with The Moody Blues for over 25 years, knew that there was a hunger in the market for Moody Blues music. To fill the void, he put together an amazing group of musicians and formed the band GO NOW!, a tribute to the music of The Moody Blues. Mick Wilson, the lead singer of GO NOW!, was the lead singer with 10cc for over 20 years.
Gordon and Mick are joined on stage by Patrick Duffin (Jersey Boys) and Nick Kendall, (We Will Rock You) and together recreate the magical music we all know, including all the major hits. With 25 years experience with The Moody Blues, Gordon has created true-to-the-original arrangements, making every performance truly magical.
POPS ROCKS THE MUSIC OF THE MOODY BLUES GO NOW!
In an endless sea of rock and pop formats, The Moody Blues stood out—their pioneering use of symphonic sound was instantly identifiable and unique. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after selling over 70 million records.
Under the direction of Michael Krajewski, Music Director Emeritus, The Philly POPS and GO NOW! will recreate these beautiful sounds, many in their original form.
