Bolton was Assistant Chorus Master and staff conductor from 1982-84 for Glyndebourne, later becoming music director of Glyndebourne Touring Opera (now Glyndebourne on Tour) from 1992 to 1997, and principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra from 1994 to 1996.
Bolton was Assistant Chorus Master and staff conductor from 1982-1984 for Glyndebourne Festival Opera. He was principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra from 1994 to 1996.