Orchestral bookings (since joining Morgensterns in March 2007) ORCHESTRAS Apollo Chamber Orchestra BBC National Orchestra of Wales BBC Philharmonic Orchestra BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Belmont Ensemble of London British Philharmonic Orchestra Britten Pears Orchestra Chameleon Arts Orchestra Emerald Ensemble English Symphony Orchestra Forest Philharmonic Orchestra Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra Haverhill Sinfonia LMA Orchestra London Concert Orchestra Mozart Festival Orchestra National Chamber Orchestra of Wales National Symphony Orchestra Opera North Orchestra Showbiz Pops Orchestra Sinfonia Cymru The Heritage Orchestra Urban Soul Orchestra Welsh Chamber Orchestra Welsh National Opera Orchestra SESSIONS BBC TV Session Hilary Skewes   The recital button is inactive   The Repertoire button is inactive.   The Review button is inactive.   The discography button is inactive.      Outreach experience Samuel has undertaken outreach projects with ARK Schools, Caerphilly Arts Service and Waterford Instiute of Technology, Ireland. parratt_samuel_3.jpg           Teaching experience In addition to running his own private teaching practice, Sam is a deputy teacher for Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Junior Department) and a sessional tutor with Harrow Young Musicians. Before moving to London, Sam held a string teaching post with Cardiff County and Vale of Glamorgan Music Service.

Blues for Beni, by Edward Putz, Samuel Parratt (viola) with Sarah McLellan (piano).

Biography
Samuel is currently on trial with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and recently trialled with Opera North and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. He is currently on the extra list for the Royal Opera House Orchestra. As an orchestral musician he regularly works with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, contributing towards their busy schedules of performing, recording and touring. With both orchestras he has appeared live on Radio 3, and has also recorded for Chandos and BBC FOUR. Sam's orchestral work also includes Welsh National Opera, National Symphony Orchestra, Swansea City Opera and numerous other ensembles.

Commercially, Samuel has worked with Goldfrapp at their album launch and as part of their Seventh Tree tour, culminating in a broadcast performance at the BBC Electric Proms. He has also performed with the Urban Soul Orchestra, Katherine Jenkins, Paul Potts, Blake and Lesley Garrett..

A keen recitalist and chamber musician, Samuel has recently formed a duo with Thomas Coltman, giving their debut recital at the Corsham Arts Centre. Samuel has also performed at the Tibor Varga Festival (Switzerland), Aldeburgh Festival, Artwave Lewes Festival and the Brighton Fringe Festival, and in 2007 delivered a chamber music recital series at La Mortella, home of Lady Walton.

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Apollo Chamber Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Belmont Ensemble of London, British Philharmonic Orchestra, Britten Pears Orchestra, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Emerald Ensemble, English Symphony Orchestra, Forest Philharmonic Orchestra, Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra, Haverhill Sinfonia, LMA Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, Mozart Festival Orchestra, National Chamber Orchestra of Wales, National Symphony Orchestra, Opera North Orchestra, Showbiz Pops Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, The Heritage Orchestra, Urban Soul Orchestra, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, Welsh National Opera Orchestra. Sessions: BBC TV Session, Hilary Skewes.

Samuel's orchestral work also includes Swansea City Opera, Welsh Sinfonia.

Television and Studio: Steve Socci Music Services Ltd (2009), Urban Soul Orchestra (2009), BBC Philharmonic New Year Concerts - Chinese State Television (2008), BBC Proms in the Park - Swansea (2008), BBC Electric Proms (2008), Chandos/BBC Philharmonic (2008), ABBA The Show (2008), That's Entertainment Records (2007), Exceptional Records (2007), BBC Films (2007), RedBetty Records (2005).

Education
Samuel's graduate studies took place at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama under Simon Rowland-Jones and Steven Burnard, where he gained a BMus (Hons) with Distinction in Performance and a Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction.

Prizes and Awards

• Cavatina Chamber Music Prize (2007)
• Peter Esswood String Prize (2007)
• DipABRSM Principles of Instrumental Teaching (2006)
• Nick Whiting Orchestral Prize (2006)
• RWCMD Scholarship (2003)

Teachers: Simon Rowland-Jones (2006 - 2008), Steven Burnard (2004 - 2006).

Masterclasses: Badke Quartet, Bela Katona, Chilingirian Quartet, Dorothea Vogel, Emperor Quartet, Rachel Podger, Simon Rowland-Jones, Wihan Quartet.

Samuel's web links
www.samuelparratt.co.uk

Samuel joined Morgensterns in March 2007

Samuel's web profile was last updated 6th Mar 2010