I am a freelance bassoonist based near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
After growing up in Leicestershire and playing with the Leicestershire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) I was a awarded a scholarship to study bassoon at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. There I studied with Graham Sheen, Meyrick Alexander, John Orford, Robin O’Neill and Ian Cuthill and graduated with a G.G.S.M. (Graduate of the Guildhall School of Music). Whilst at music college I was principal bassoonist with the Young Musicians’ Symphony Orchestra (YMSO).
I have performed with many local and regional professional ensembles and orchestras including:
- Emerald Ensemble (now the Brunel Ensemble)
- Regency Sinfonia
- Bath Philharmonia
- West of England Philharmonic
- Opera Project
- Opera della Luna
- Lochrian Ensemble
I have also performed a number of concertos with the English National Baroque Ensemble at St George’s, Brandon Hill in Bristol and the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, including Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto in E minor RV 484, and Vivaldi Oboe and Bassoon Concerto in G major RV 545.
Audio clips:
Capel Bond Bassoon Concerto in B flat – recorded live at St. George’s, Brandon Hill, Bristol in 2003 with the English National Baroque Ensemble
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Mozart Quintet in E flat K.452 – members of the Capital Wind Quintet and the wonderful and much-missed Christopher Kite at the piano
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Funk Loops II (for 6 bassoons and contra) by Cameron Sinclair – written for me for my final recital at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. Published by Portus Press.
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The Lyric Quarry (for wind quintet & piano) by Tony-nominated composer and orchestrator Jason Carr. Performed here by the Capital Wind Quintet at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, with the composer (and old flat mate!) at the piano. Also published by Portus Press.
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