CV
Education & Qualifications . . . read more
1998–2000 | ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC | PG Dip in Advanced Performance |
1993–1997 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK | BA (Music) |
1991–1993 | ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMA (JUNIOR DEPT.) | Cello Grade 8 (139/150) |
1987–1993 | GEORGE WATSON’S COLLEGE, EDINBURGH | 6 Higher Grades [4 As & 2 Bs] |
Orchestral . . . read more
I frequently undertake trials and freelance work with professional orchestras throughout the UK, including:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
—I am currently on trial for a rank & file vacancy
Ulster Orchestra
—I recently undertook a trial for a rank & file vacancy
Opera North
—I recently undertook a trial for a rank & file vacancy
—I undertook a trial for a No. 2 cello vacancy in 2010 and have also undertaken freelance work as section leader
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
—I frequently undertake freelance work and toured Spain with the orchestra in August 2010
Philharmonia Orchestra
—I undertook a trial for a full-time rank & file position in 2009
Welsh National Opera
—I undertook a trial for a rank & file position in 2009 and was invited back again for a final selection process between myself and one other candidate. Before I could undertake the final trial process however, the section leader decided to step back and take the rank & file position himself
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
—I undertook a trial for a rank & file position in 2009 and joined the orchestra on a tour of China in 2008
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
—I undertook a trial for a full-time rank & file position in 2007
London Symphony Orchestra
—Short listed for trial; was one of only three called back for second round audition on the day
Skipton Camerata
—I have held the position of No. 2 cello since 2006 and I am also called upon frequently to lead the section
I am also on the extra-work lists for:
Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Manchester Camerata
Orchestra of the Swan
... amongst others
Other orchestral experience includes: Liverpool Mozart Orchestra (section principal), NYOS (section co-principal), EYO & EIYO (section principal), RNCM Symphony Orchestra (section co-principal), University of York Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra, the RSAMD Junior Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra, GWC Orchestra & Baroque Orchestra, the Orchestra of Old St Paul’s, Edinburgh, the Meadows Chamber Orchestra, Edinburgh
Ensemble . . . read more
I undertake regular professional engagements as a chamber musician in string quartets, piano trios and other ensembles including:
Ryebank Piano Trio — Frequent concerts, competitions and recordings throughout the UK
Chiasmus Ensemble — I recently joined this Manchester-based contemporary music ensemble
Bridgewater String Quartet — Regular string quartet engagements throughout the North West of England
Alteri New Music Ensemble — Performance and commercial recording of music by Jeffrey Lewis
Celtica Cello Quartet — Performance with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Welsh National Eisteddfod — Live recording for BBC Wales of large ensemble work ‘Plan Prenig’ by Brian Hughes
ensemble eleven — I have frequently performed with this Manchester-based contemporary music ensemble
RNCM New Ensemble — Frequent performances of work by established and emerging composers
University of York New Music Group — Throughout my university career I performed in every NMG concert
GWC String Quartet — 1990 & 1991 Winners of the National Chamber Music Competition of Great Britain
Solo . . . read more
As a soloist I perform regularly in recitals and as a concerto soloist with various orchestras throughout the UK including:
St Helens Sinfonietta — I performed the Brahms Double concerto in 2011
Liverpool Mozart Orchestra — I performed the Beethoven Triple Concerto in 2010 with the Ryebank Trio
Skipton Camerata — I performed the Haydn C major concerto in February 2009
Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra — I performed the Schumann concerto in March 2009
Memorial Concert for Kitty Gregorson — Performed in concert with Moray Welsh and other former pupils
100th Birthday Concert for Kitty Gregorson — Performed solo in concert with Moray Welsh and other former pupils
Huntingdon Philharmonic — Performed Elgar cello concerto
Philomusica Edinburgh — Performed Vivaldi double concerto at Edinburgh International Festival and subsequently on tour in Wales
Orchestra of Old St. Paul’s, Edinburgh — Performed Haydn D major concerto
Royal Scottish National Orchestra — Invited to perform as soloist in RSNO event
Edinburgh Competition Festival — The Gray Cup (Special String Solo Prize)
General Information . . . read more
I play a superb 19th Century cello of unknown origin with a fine Hill bow, generously bequeathed to me by my former cello teacher, the late Miss EKB “Kitty” Gregorson MBE.
I am working intensively on all aspects of my playing and taking lessons with renowned orchestral cellists.
12 December 2024