Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Wind Ensemble

Emer McDonough Flute
John Roberts Oboe
Sonia Sielaff Clarinet
Katy Ayling Bass Clarinet
Richard Ion Bassoon
Alex Edmundson Horn

This concert will bring Beethoven's timeless elegance, Dvořák's Bohemian lyricism, Ligeti's avant-garde complexity, and Janáček's folk-inspired passion to life. Join us for a chance to hear the hugely talented wind musicians of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) featuring:

• Emer McDonough, Principal Flute of the RPO and Britten Sinfonia and professor at the Royal College of Music
• John Roberts, Principal Oboe of RPO, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
• Sonia Sielaff, Sub-Principal Clarinet of the RPO and Professor of Clarinet at the Royal Academy of Music.
• Katy Ayling, Principal Bass Clarinet of the RPO and an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music
• Richard Ion, Principal Bassoon of the RPO, Richard also holds teaching positions at both the Royal Northern College of Music and Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
• Alex Edmundson, Principal Horn of the RPO. He is also Deputy Head of Brass and a Horn Professor at the Royal College of Music.