Alison Rayner | violin

Alison Rayner was born in Adelaide and began playing the violin as a Suzuki student at the age of three. She received her Bachelor of Music Performance from the Elder Conservatorium at the University of Adelaide, studying with Peter Tanfield. During her studies Alison was awarded the Florence Cooke Violin …

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Elizabeth Layton | violin

Elizabeth studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School where, aged twelve, she was invited to join Hephzibah and Yehudi Menuhin in a chamber music concert to celebrate the latter’s Golden Jubilee, broadcast by the BBC from the Royal Festival Hall, London. From here, Elizabeth was invited to continue her studies at the …

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David Brophy | conductor

A former Principal Conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, David Brophy now enjoys a close relationship with both RTÉ orchestras in addition to regular appearances as guest conductor with the Ulster Orchestra. His career has seen him conduct throughout Europe, Africa, the US, Canada and China. He has broadcast on …

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Martin Roscoe | piano

“I haven’t heard playing from any recent pianist that surpasses Roscoe’s” – BBC Music Magazine With an extraordinary career spanning over four decades, Martin Roscoe is unarguably one of the UK’s best-loved pianists. Renowned for his versatility at the keyboard, Martin is equally at home in concerto, recital and chamber …

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Lynda O’Connor | violin

“The most impressive moments of these two performances were provided by the long-breathed phrasing of Lynda O’ Connor” – Michael Dervan The Irish Times Lynda O’ Connor is one of the greatest Irish violinists of her generation. Showing particularly early promise she made her debut solo performance at the age of …

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