ADAM MACKENZIE  (bassoon, bassoon contra) » 

Biography
Adam's solo engagements include a live solo recital and interview for Radio 3's In Tune with Petroc Trelawny, broadcast on the 6th Sept 2005. Adam has also performed with the soloists of the Philharmonia Orchestra, and has also given recitals in the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, and Concerto performances in the Barbican Hall and St Martin in the Fields.

Adam's education and community work includes projects for the

• LSO Discovery scheme
• Britten Sinfonia Education Department
• ViVA Education Department
• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Education Department
• English Touring Opera - community operas nationwide
• Connect Projects

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Aurora Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Ballet Rambert, Bob Porter, Brandenburg Sinfonia, Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Chamber Domaine, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, English Sinfonia, London Chamber Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, London Concertante, London Mozart Players, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Pops Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, New London Chamber Ensemble, New London Sinfonia, Philharmonia Orchestra, RTE National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia Verdi, Sinfonia ViVA, Ulster Orchestra. Shows: National Theatre Orchestra. Sessions: Karl Jenkins Music Ltd. Education Work: English Sinfonia Education, London Sinfonietta Education, London Symphony Orchestra Education / Discovery, Philharmonia Orchestra Education, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Education.

Adam's orchestral work also includes the Filarmonica della Scala, Milan, Orchestra dell' Accademia del Teatro alla Scala, National Musicians Symphony Orchestra, Wedmore Opera and Opera del Mar.

Adam is on the extra-list for the English Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra Filarmonica di Udine.

Adam's studio work includes recording sessions for the Grades 4 and 6 complete syllabus CDs for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Education
Adam's graduate studies took place at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he acheived a BMus (Hons) First Class and an MMus Postgraduate Diploma in Orchestral Training (1999 - 2004). Adam also attended the Accademia del Teatro alla Scala in Milan (2004 - 2005) where he gained a Postgraduate Diploma.
Whilst at Guildhall School of Music and Drama Adam took part in many Philharmonia Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra sit-in Schemes.

Prizes and Awards

• Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Principals Prize for the highest final recital mark
• Park Lane Group Selected Recitalist
• Friends of the Philharmonia Woodwind Prize
• Runner-up Guildhall Gold Medal Final, Barbican
• Guildhall School of Music and Drama Woodwind Prize
• Martin Music Scholarship Access and Outreach Award
• Staffa Prize

Adam joined Morgensterns in August 2005

Adam's web profile was last updated 19th May 2012