PATRICK ROBERTS  (violin) » 

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: BBC Concert Orchestra, British Philharmonic Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra. Shows: Ghost, Phantom of The Opera, Shrek, South Pacific. Sessions: Cool Music Ltd, Isobel Griffiths.

Patrick's orchestral work also includes Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Brunel Ensemble, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, English National Ballet, London Concertante, Musical Associates (UK) Ltd.

Patrick's Commercial/Session Work includes George Michael (UK Tour 2011), Robbie Williams, Rihanna, Arctic Monkeys ("Baby I'm Yours", Domino), Razorlight ("Hostage of Love" Vertigo), Massive Attack, Professor Green (Album, Virgin), Emeli Sande (Album, Virgin), Take That, Dizzee Rascal (Dirtee Disco, Dirtee Stank), Laura Marling (UK Tour 2008), Jeff Beck (Live at the Albert Hall, 2010), Spiritualized (UK Tours 2009/11), Jonathan Jeremiah (Album, Island), Matt Cardle (Album, Syco), To Kill A King (Album, Virgin), Scott Walker (Album, 4AD), Plan B, McFly, Emma Bunton, Alison Moyet, Marc Almond, The Beauty Room (Album, Peacefrog), Johnny Dankworth & Cleo Laine, Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds (UK Tours 2006-09), Russell Watson (UK Tour 2008), Katherine Jenkins (UK Tour 2008, 2012), All Angels (Album, UCJ), Nicky Spence (Album, UCJ).

Patrick is a member of the Heritage Orchestra who recorded their debut album in 2005 on Brownswood Recordings at Abbey Road Studios in 2005. Since the release of the album, the Heritage Orchestra have performed in many major venues and festivals throughout Europe including the Montreaux, London, Newcastle, Liverpool Jazz Festivals, and the Big Chill, Wilderness and ATP festivals.

Heritage highlights have included the Tim Minchin (UK Tour 2010/11), Jamie Cullum (BBC Proms 2010), Dizzee Rascal (BBC Electric Proms, 2009), Blade Runner Soundtrack Live with Massive Attack (Royal Festival Hall, 2008), The Streets (BBC Electric Proms 2008), The Bays (UK Tour 2008), UNKLE (Live at Union Chapel), The Cinematic Orchestra (Live at the Albert Hall).

Heritage have also recorded for major artists under the EMI, Sony and Universal record labels and in 2009 provided the soundtrack for the Hollywood film Black Water Transit starring Laurence Fishburne.

Education
Patrick's schooling took place at Wells Cathedral School (1989 - 96). Patrick's graduate studies took place at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, B Mus (Hons), LGSM, (1996 - 2000).

Prizes and Awards
Scholarships to Wells Cathedral School (1990) and Royal College of Music (1996)

Teachers: Detlef Hahn and Catherine Lord. Masterclasses with Zvi Zeitlin, Yfrah Neaman, Franco Gulli, Felix Andreivsky, Matejo Marinkovic.

Patrick joined Morgensterns in April 2002

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