While a post-graduate student at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, he gave performances of Krommer’s Double Concerto with the internationally renowned soloist Kálmán Berkes as well as recitals at the major artistic venues in Hungary.

On his return to the UK, he has combined playing and teaching, working with artists as diverse as Paul McCartney and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and has performed concertos at St John Smith Square and presented world premiere performances of a variety of pieces including three from the esteemed composer Brian Chapple.

Since being awarded his Doctorate by the Royal College of Music, the international prize-winning clarinettist David has been asked to lecture and play as far afield as California University.

Ian Ray is Director of Music at Lion Walk Church in the Centre of Colchester and directs the Colchester Choral Society. He is well known as an accompanist, ensemble pianist, organist and choral director throughout East Anglia.

Fiona Bonds enjoyes a richly varied and successful musical career. She is Associate Principal Viola of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and a member of their acclaimed Chamber Ensemble. She is also Principal Viola of the City of London Sinfonia, a role offering frequent opportunities to appear as a soloist and explore a wide repertoire.

Passionate about chamber music, Fiona is excited to have recently joined the Maggini String Quartet, bringing her experience and enthusiasm to one of Britain’s most respected ensembles.

Since winning First Prize at the Maria Canals Piano Competition in Barcelona, British pianist Viv McLean has performed in all the major venues in the UK as well as throughout Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA. Viv’s concerto work includes appearances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestra.

The programme will consist of excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, Mozart operas and one or two surprises!

Praised for interpretations that are ‘as passionate as they are subtle’ (Melómano), the Cygnus Trio was formed in 2012 by three students at the Royal Academy of Music. Over the last fourteen years, the trio has studied with internationally renowned performers and performed widely across Europe and the UK.

The trio has received prizes in international competitions including the Antón Garcia Abril and the Ecoparque de Trasmiera competitions, and has appeared at festivals such as the Santander International Festival, the Panticosa International Festival, the Auditorium Lo Squero in Venice, and the Teatro Ponchielli in Cremona.

British Saxophonist Rob Burton won the Woodwind Category Final of BBC Young Musician 2018 and went on to secure a place in the Grand Final at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, where he performed as concerto soloist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Highlights since then include appearances with some of the UK’s leading orchestras, such as Britten Sinfonia and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra as well as at prestigious international festivals. Featured as one of Classic FM’s “Stars of Tomorrow”, he has performed in prestigious London venues, namely Wigmore Hall, St. John’s Smith Square, St. James’ Piccadilly, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

Antonio Oyarzabal maintains an active international career as a soloist and chamber musician, with performances in the United Kingdom and at festivals and concert halls in the United States, France, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Austria and other countries.

Alongside his solo work, Antonio is deeply engaged in chamber music. Recent projects include a Madeleine Dring centenary programme curated with oboist Nicholas Daniel OBE, recorded for Chandos Records with Amy Harman (bassoon) and Adam Walker (flute).

In recognition of his sustained commitment to restoring neglected repertoire to the concert hall and recording studio, Antonio was named Ambassador for Donne UK, the leading organisation advocating for women in music.