I have enjoyed an extensive career in classical music, playing with some of the greatest conductors such as Solti, Haitink and Mehta. I worked in numerous orchestras including the Royal Opera House, Britten Sinfonia and La Scintilla, accompanying Cecilia Bartoli on international tours. As a member of Philharmonia Zurich I also followed my passion for chamber music, performing many concerts with the principals. Currently I am collaborating in a duo playing recitals with pianist Rosie Richardson.

I have always been interested in many styles of music and this led me to actively explore other scenes. I studied improvisation with violinists/composers Jenny Scheinmann and Charlie Burnham in New York and took part in many string camps in the US, learning bluegrass and other roots repertoire. Subsequently I toured the UK with two contemporary jazz groups, Mark Lockheart’s ‘Ellington In Anticipation’ and Chris Batchelor’s ‘Zoetic’, whose debut album ‘Telling the Tale’ was released in October 2023. These experiences have all provided inspiration for my project for solo viola with loop pedals, reflecting my immersion in these different musical traditions.