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Cellist and composer Tom Pickles is carving out a reputation as a unique musical voice. A multi-award winner, Tom studied at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, Netherlands. His performances as a recitalist have been described as “scintillating … with real depth”, and display “a high level of technical and interpretative ability” (Leamington Courier).

This year Tom has performed his original compositions at festivals in the Netherlands and Italy, as well as in the UK. His music often reflects on our relationship with the natural world, and explores use of the voice and the more spectral possibilities of cello timbre. As an orchestral player, Tom has recently worked with orchestras including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of Opera North and the North Netherlands Orchestra.

Programme

End of the Day
Tom Pickles

While Asleep
Tom Pickles

Threnos
John Tavener

Cello Suite II in D minor
J S Bach

Ashokan Farewell
Jay Ungar