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Orchestral bookings (since January 2009)
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
- Chroma
- City Concert Orchestra
- Forest Philharmonic Orchestra
- Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra
- Haverhill Sinfonia
- London Concert Orchestra
- London Musical Arts Orchestra (LMA Orchestra)
- London Orchestra da Camera
- London Pops Orchestra
- Milton Keynes City Orchestra
- National Chamber Orchestra of Wales
- National Symphony Orchestra
- Opera North Orchestra
- Orchestra of the Swan
- Oxford Philomusica
- Royal Opera House Orchestra
- Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Showbiz Pops Orchestra
- Sinfonia Cymru
- The Heritage Orchestra
- Trafalgar Sinfonia
- Urban Soul Orchestra
- Welsh Chamber Orchestra
- Welsh National Opera Orchestra
SESSIONS
- BBC TV Session
- Cool Music Ltd
- Face Music
- Hilary Skewes
EDUCATION WORK
- BBC National Orchestra of Wales Education
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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.
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Biography
Sam currently enjoys a busy career across the UK as a recitalist, orchestral musician and recording artist. He works with various orchestras including The Royal Opera House, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Welsh National Opera and many other ensembles, including performances at the BBC Proms, and tours to China and Europe. Sam has also worked alongside classical music stars such as Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Blake, Paul Potts and Lesley Garrett on their UK tours, and has played with the chart-topping group Goldfrapp as part of their live show.
Equally at home in the recording studio, Sam has recently recorded numerous performances for BBC Radio 3, Chandos and for various bands and artists; and recently recorded a song with Dame Shirley Bassey which was broadcast on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing television programme.
Sam's training took place at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he studied with Simon Rowland-Jones, founder violist of the Chilingirian String Quartet. During his time at the college he was the recipient of the Cavatina Chamber Music Prize, Nick Whiting Orchesral Prize and Peter Esswood String Prize. He graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Music and Postgraduate Diploma, both with distinction in performance.
Sam is semi fluent in Albanian.
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, Chroma, City Concert Orchestra, Forest Philharmonic Orchestra, Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra, Haverhill Sinfonia, London Concert Orchestra, London Musical Arts Orchestra (LMA Orchestra), London Orchestra da Camera, London Pops Orchestra, Milton Keynes City Orchestra, National Chamber Orchestra of Wales, National Symphony Orchestra, Opera North Orchestra, Orchestra of the Swan, Oxford Philomusica, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Showbiz Pops Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, The Heritage Orchestra, Trafalgar Sinfonia, Urban Soul Orchestra, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, Welsh National Opera Orchestra. Sessions: BBC TV Session, Cool Music Ltd, Face Music, Hilary Skewes. Education Work: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Education.
Samuel's orchestral work also includes Face Music, 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 28th Jan 2012
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