Ian went to the Welsh College of Music and Drama and studied with Douglas Townsend (BBC Welsh) and Jonathan Burgess (WNO). Whilst in Cardiff Ian won various prizes including the WCMD Woodwind Prize, 20th Century Competition and HTV Award for further study. He then moved to London to study with Sebastien Bell at the Royal Academy of Music and then Anna Noakes.
Since graduating from college Ian has established a prolific career as a flute player. He has worked with St Paul's Sinfonia, West London Sinfonia, Concert Orchestra of London, Dionysus Ensemble, Taunton Sinfonietta, Sinclair Sinfonia and Welsh National Opera. As a soloist he has performed Bach B minor Suite, Brandenburg Concerto No 5, Martin Ballade, Ibert Concerto, Mozart Flute & Harp Concerto. He has given many recitals with a variety of chamber ensembles, around the globe as well as on cruise ships and at the South Bank Centre, London. Ian is currently the flute player with London Childrens Ballet, St Paul's Sinfonia and recently played with Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Hampstead Garden Opera, Blaze Ensemble and in St Martin's-in-the Fields and Royal Albert Hall.
Specialisms
Contemporary Music, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Work, Session Work, Solo Performance
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