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Helena Wood

Violin

“Brilliantly communicative, full of artistic commitment that was utterly gripping” Musical Opinion

“Electricity crackled,...a veiled tone and a seamless legato, glorious to hear”
The Times

“a remarkably kinetic flow to her musical journeying, …technical prowess, an exciting, nerve-jangling rendition”
The Strad

“an impressive display of virtuosity, rich-toned intensity with exuberant confidence”
Musical Opinion

Orchestral work

Former leader of RTE National Symphony Orchestra (2013-2018)

Guest leading:

London Symphony Orchestra

Solo work

Performed as a soloist with:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (live tv and radio performances at the Proms)
RTE NSO (live radio)
English Sinfonia
London Mozart Players
Welsh National Opera

Performed concerti and recitals at:
Wigmore Hall
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Barbican Hall
Royal Festival Hall
Purcell Room
Edinburgh Festival
Solo tours in Israel, Romania, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.

Chamber music

Collaborations with:
John Lill, Freddy Kempf, Nigel Kennedy, Finghin Collins, Guy Johnston.
Member of Amici Duo with Elizabeth Cooney.

Session work

Cool Music, Music Solutions, Knifedge, Millennia Strings, John Wilson Orchestra.

Study

Royal College of Music 1997-2001 (1^st class honors degree)
Professors: Itzhak Rashkovsky, Pamela Spofforth, Joey Corpus.

References

Available from: Nathalie Stutzmann, Hakan Hardenburger and Michael Hofstetter

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Instruments
Violin