Orchestral bookings (since joining Morgensterns in November 2006) ORCHESTRAS London Symphony Orchestra Manning Camerata Royal Philharmonic Orchestra   The recital button is inactive   The Repertoire button is inactive.      Reviews "For the sheer musicality of her interpretations I would single out Minat Lyons - a fine young cellist with an exceptionally rich and nuanced tone at her disposal...Lyons took sensitivity for idiom and line in her playing to a completely new level." - E. Dickerson, Seen and Heard concert review of performance at Wigmore Hall.   The discography button is inactive.   The Outreach button is inactive. lyons_m_6724_2.jpg        The Teaching button is inactive.

Biography
Minat is currently a member of the London Symphony Orchestra, having joined the orchestra whilst still an undergraduate at the Royal College of Music. With the LSO, she has toured Europe, the United States and the Far East, working with conductors including Valery Gergiev, Daniel Harding, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Antonio Pappano and Sir Colin Davis.

Winner of the 5th Antonio Janigro International Violoncello Competition, Minat has performed extensively as a soloist both here and abroad, appearing at major concert halls including Wigmore Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Hall. She was featured on the DVD Greenhouse at Wigmore Hall, and has broadcast for Lithuanian National Radio.

Minat has been awarded scholarships by the Philharmonia Orchestra/Martin Musical Scholarship Fund and the English Speaking Union, and was a Foundation Scholar at the Royal College of Music. She graduated from the RCM with First Class Honours, having been awarded every cello prize, including the Ivor James, Helen Just, Wills Gordan, Thelma Reiss, Stuart Knussen and Anna Shuttleworth Prizes.

In addition to her solo work, Minat is a committed chamber musician. She performs widely with her own ensemble, Trio Orfeo, and has also collaborated with the Bochmann and Sacconi String Quartets.

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: London Symphony Orchestra, Manning Camerata, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Minat's orchestral work also includes

• London Symphony Orchestra (member)
• Manning Camerata (Guest Principal)
• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
• London Concert Orchestra

Education
Minat's graduate studies took place at the Royal College of Music - BMus (hons), First Class Honours.

Prizes and Awards

• Winner - 5th Antonio Janigro Violincello Competition, Croatia
• Philharmonia Orchestra/MMSF Scholarship
• Ivor James, Helen Just, Wills Gordon, Thelma Reiss, Stewart Knussen and Anna Shuttleworth prizes (RCM)
• English Speaking Union Music Scholarship
• Full Foundation Scholarship, RCM

Teachers: Alexander Boyarsky

Minat joined Morgensterns in November 2006

Minat's web profile was last updated 22nd Aug 2009

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