As a soloist and accompanist, in ensembles and as a continuo player, I perform throughout the UK and abroad on the lute, theorbo and Baroque guitar. I have enjoyed working with many renowned artists including Emma Kirkby, Evelyn Tubb, Rachel Podger, La Nuova Musica, and side-by-side projects with the Academy of Ancient Music, performing at venues including the Wigmore Hall, St John’s Smith Square, and St Martin-in-the-Fields.
I have also given concerts and recitals for The Lute Society, the London Handel Festival, Brecon Baroque Festival, Brighton Early Music Festival and Dartington International Festival, as well as appearing on BBC radio and television. With duo partner and soprano Emily Owen I also perform for Live Music Now, a charity bringing exceptional live music to disadvantaged audiences.
I was born in London and enjoyed a very musical education as a scholar at Bristol Cathedral Choir School, where I studied violin, piano, and percussion, and also sang in various choirs. I went on to play in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and then read languages and history at King’s College London and the London School of Economics. After being drawn to the lute, its long history and important role in a large range of repertoires, I began my studies with Manuel Minguillón, and took frequent masterclasses with Paul O’Dette. I then completed my postgraduate studies with William Carter and David Miller at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where I was supported by a scholarship from the Guildhall School Trust.
I play on an 8-course lute by Martin Haycock (2013), a theorbo or chitarrone (86/160 cm) by Klaus Jacobsen (2016), and a Baroque guitar also by Klaus Jacobsen (1991). I also have a 7-course student lute (Early Music Shop) and a Baroque guitar (74 cm after Stradivari) available for teaching and hiring.
Please contact me if you would like my latest biography.
I have also given concerts and recitals for The Lute Society, the London Handel Festival, Brecon Baroque Festival, Brighton Early Music Festival and Dartington International Festival, as well as appearing on BBC radio and television. With duo partner and soprano Emily Owen I also perform for Live Music Now, a charity bringing exceptional live music to disadvantaged audiences.
I was born in London and enjoyed a very musical education as a scholar at Bristol Cathedral Choir School, where I studied violin, piano, and percussion, and also sang in various choirs. I went on to play in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and then read languages and history at King’s College London and the London School of Economics. After being drawn to the lute, its long history and important role in a large range of repertoires, I began my studies with Manuel Minguillón, and took frequent masterclasses with Paul O’Dette. I then completed my postgraduate studies with William Carter and David Miller at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where I was supported by a scholarship from the Guildhall School Trust.
I play on an 8-course lute by Martin Haycock (2013), a theorbo or chitarrone (86/160 cm) by Klaus Jacobsen (2016), and a Baroque guitar also by Klaus Jacobsen (1991). I also have a 7-course student lute (Early Music Shop) and a Baroque guitar (74 cm after Stradivari) available for teaching and hiring.
Please contact me if you would like my latest biography.
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‘Superb ... music of joyful sweetness and haunting sadness.’
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‘Musically outstanding ... superlative.’
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‘Full of discreet virtuosity and lovely timbres’
Planet Hugill
‘Refined and careful progressions ... exposing the modulations in a fresh, honest way.’
Gscene
‘A source of constant delight throughout the evening ... the clarity of the theorbo shone through.’
Early Music Today
‘Sharp and lively accompaniment ... a joy to watch.’
Everything Theatre
‘Brilliantly responsive’
Latest
‘Superb ... music of joyful sweetness and haunting sadness.’
Plays To See
‘Musically outstanding ... superlative.’
Latest
‘Full of discreet virtuosity and lovely timbres’
Planet Hugill
‘Refined and careful progressions ... exposing the modulations in a fresh, honest way.’
Gscene
‘A source of constant delight throughout the evening ... the clarity of the theorbo shone through.’
Early Music Today
‘Sharp and lively accompaniment ... a joy to watch.’
Everything Theatre