Musician Profiles
Welcome to our Musician Profile section.
Our musicians come from all over the UK to Lancashire, bringing their talent and experience to your doorstep. Many perform in the best British orchestras and have extraordinary lives full of music, rubbing shoulders with great artists and traveling all over the world.
Please select a profile to find out more about them.
Alfie Boe (Tenor)
Alfie Boe is a household name and one of the most cherished tenors of his generation. He grew up in Fleetwood and is a Patron of the Lancashire Sinfonietta.
Amanda Roocroft (Soprano)
Amanda Roocroft was born in Coppull and is one of Britain's most exciting singers. She is also a Patron of the Lancashire Sinfonietta.
Andrew J Smith (Composer)
Andrew J Smith was the winner of the 2009 Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize.
Andrew Keener (Producer)
Andrew Keener is the Grammy Award-winning recording producer of the Lancashire Sinfonietta.
Andrew Watkinson (Director/Violin)
Andrew Watkinson is one of the Sinfonietta's Directors and is also leader of the Endellion String Quartet.
Andy Scott (Sax/Composer)
Andy Scott is a composer and saxophonist. He was a lead composer in our "In the Moment" jazz trilogy.
Bradley Creswick (Director/ Violin)
Bradley Creswick is one of the Sinfonietta's long term Directors and is also leader of the Northern Sinfonia.
Daniel Brett (Composer)
Daniel Brett was the winner of the 2005 Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize.
David Aspin (Viola)
David Aspin is the principal viola of the Lancashire Sinfonietta. He is also principal of the Orchestra of Opera North.
Duncan Ward (Composer)
Duncan Ward is the winner of the 2010 Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize.
Eleanor Hudson (Harp)
Eleanor Hudson is the harpist of the Lancashire Sinfonietta and was principal harp of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Elizabeth Hesketh (Bassoon)
Liz is a founder member of the Sinfonietta and graduated through the Lancashire School's Music Service.
Helen Quayle (Leader)
Helen Quayle is an Educational Practitioner who has devised and led many projects for the Sinfonietta.
Jane Irwin (Soprano)
Jane Irwin has appeared all over the world with top orchestras and conductors. She grew up in Thornton Cleveleys, graduated from Lancaster University and is a Patron of the Lancashire Sinfonietta.
Jean Rigby (Mezzo)
Jean Rigby has enjoyed a long association with English National Opera and is one of Britain's leading concert artists. She was born in Fleetwood and is a Patron of the Lancashire Sinfonietta.
Kathryn Stott (Piano)
Kathryn Stott is one of Britain’s most versatile musicians. Born in Lancashire, she has built an international reputation and has long-standing musical relationships with many distinguished instrumentalists.
Lyn Fletcher (Director/ Violin)
Lyn Fletcher is one of the Sinfonietta's directors and is also leader of the world famous Hallé orchestra.
Peter Sparks (Clarinet)
Peter Sparks is the principal clarinet of the Sinfonietta and also plays for orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Rachael Clegg (Oboe)
Rachael Clegg is the principal oboist and regular soloist with the orchestra.
Sir Harrison Birtwistle (Composer)
Sir Harrison Birtwistle was born in Accrington and is one of the leading voices in British music. He is a Patron of the Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize.
Terence Charlston (Harpsichord/ Director)
Terence Charlston is a Patron and Director of the Lancashire Sinfonietta.
Tom Coult (Composer)
Tom Coult is the current winner of the 2011/12 Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize.