British trumpeter. Born in Cornwall, England, UK.
His professional career began as Principal Trumpet at Opera North (September 1987 - March 1989) and continued at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (March 1989 - July 1990) before he moved to the Philharmonia Orchestra in July 1990, holding the Principal Trumpet position until December 2011. Principal Trumpet of The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields since August 2010. Member of The Nash Ensemble. Artistic Director and Head of Brass at the [l527847] since September 2011.