Biography
Richard studied the horn at the Royal Academy of Music with Derek Taylor and Andrew Clark. During this time he appeared as soloist with the RAM String Orchestra in Haydn's Concerto for two horns and Britten's Serenade for tenor, horn and strings. He also has appeared as guest soloist at the Bournemouth International Festival.

Richard joined the Galliard Ensemble wind quintet, in 1993. The ensemble are currently members of BBC Radio 3's New Generation Artists scheme.

Michael Oliver wrote in a Gramophone Magazine review of the Galliard's most recent CD for the Deux Elles label 'pure pleasure... This, in short is wind quintet playing of great distinction... From this admirably recorded disc you also get a very good idea of how enjoyable the Galliard's public concerts must be. Strongly recommended'.

Richard's chamber orchestra experience includes work with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, The Golden Section, Wallace Collection, Emerald Ensemble, Bournemouth Sinfonietta Chamber Ensemble and the Collegiate Wind Ensemble.

Richard's recent solo engagements include performances of Mozart Sinfonia Concertante with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Strauss Horn Concerto No 1 with Wycombe Sinfonia. Previous engagements include a recital at the Bournemouth International Festival, Strauss Horn Concerto No 1 at the London School of Economics and with the Southampton University Orchestra, Schumann Concertstuck (Principal Horn) with the Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra, Haydn Concerto for Two Horns with the Gli Amici Della Musica Orchestra and the Royal Academy of Music String Orchestra and Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, also with the Royal Academy of Music String Orchestra.

Richard has recorded with the Galliard Ensemble, Wallace Collection, The Golden Section, London Festival Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra (live) and Northern Sinfonia (live).

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Albemarle Orchestra, Aurora Ensemble, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Bath Philharmonia, Belmont Ensemble of London, Bernardi Chamber Ensemble, Brandenburg Sinfonia, Chroma, English Chamber Orchestra, English National Ballet, English Touring Opera, Gabrieli Consort, Galliard Ensemble, Golden Section, Grange Park Opera, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Locrian Ensemble, London Concert Orchestra, London Handel Orchestra, London Musici, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Pops Orchestra, Lontano, Mozart Festival Orchestra, Music Theatre Wales, Musical Associates (UK) Limited, National Symphony Orchestra, New London Chamber Ensemble, New London Sinfonia, Orchestra Revolutionnaire et Romantique, Oxford Philomusica, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra, Sound Collective, Ulster Orchestra. Shows: Billy Elliott, Carousel, Gone With The Wind, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Lion King, Lord Of The Rings, Monty Python's Spamalot, National Theatre Orchestra, Oliver, Phantom of The Opera, War Horse, West Side Story, Wicked. Sessions: Hilary Skewes.

Richard's orchestral work also includes BBC Concert Orchestra, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Brunel Ensemble, BT Scottish Ensemble, Carl Rosa Opera, English Chamber Orchestra, English String Orchestra, Hallé (Assistant Principal Trial, 2001), London Classical Players, London Concert Orchestra, London Festival Orchestra, Manchester Camerata, Northern Sinfonia, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Russion National Ballet.

Richard's show experience includes My One and Only (principal horn), Lion King, Kiss Me Kate, Beauty and the Beast and West Side Story (principal horn).

Education
Richard's schooling took place at Bournemouth Grammar School (1986 - 1992). Richard's graduate studies took place at Royal Academy of Music: BMus (perf), LRAM (1992 - 1996).

Prizes and Awards

• Park Lane Group Award (Galliard Ensemble, 1998)
• Maisie Lewis Young Artist Award (Galliard Ensemble, 1997)
• RAM Leslie Regan Brass Award (1992)

Teachers: Derek Taylor, Andrew Clark

Richard joined Morgensterns in November 2002

Richard's web profile was last updated 13th Mar 2010