FIONA GRIFFITH  (viola, viola electric) » 

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: British Philharmonic Orchestra, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, English Classical Players, Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Da Camera, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra. Shows: Carousel, Oliver.

Fiona's orchestral work also includes the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Presteigne Festival Orchestra (principal viola 1997-2000), Foundation Philharmonic and the Brunel Ensemble.

Theatre work: Carousel (2008-09, viola chair); Maria Friedman "Re-arranged" at The Chocolate Factory (2008, viola chair); deputy on Woman in White and Lord of the Rings.

Live performances with Robbie Williams, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Michael Ball, Andrea Boccelli, Bryan Adams, Tindersticks, The Divine Comedy, Bryan Ferry, Meatloaf, Jay-Z, 4 Hero, Spiritualised, Roxette, Patrick Wolf, All Blue, Celtic Tenors and The Priests.

Recordings: Harry Potter, Keeping Mum, Beatrix Potter, League of Gentleman, Embrace, Starsailor, 4 Hero, Bryan Adams, Tindersticks, Placebo and Tom McRae.

TV appearances include: Madonna, George Michael, Boyzone, Westlife, Billy Ocean, A1, Yazz, 911, Ocean Colour Scene and Artful Dodger.

Fiona is a member of the Monaco String Quartet who formed whilst working in Monte Carlo in 1995. Since then they have given regular recitals and worked with 4 hero, The Divine Comedy, Billy Ocean and Spiritualised.

Previously, Fiona was a member of Graffiti Classics (2002-2003), with whom she toured England, Ireland, Wales and Norway, giving recitals, shows and presenting education workshops with physically abled and disabled children and adults.

Education
Fiona's graduate studies took place at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Teachers: Amanda Denley, Elizabeth Csibi, Seamus O'Grady.

Fiona joined Morgensterns in April 2004

Fiona's web profile was last updated 12th May 2012