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Biography
As a versatile violinist, Francesca enjoys all aspects of performance. Mixing styles and genres is very natural for her, as reflected in her diverse collaboration with contemporary musicians and artists, from Bryn Terfel to DJ Yoda.

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Chameleon Arts Orchestra, London Bach Orchestra, Watford Philharmonic. Sessions: Face Music.

Francesca's orchestral work also includes Sinfonia Cymru, Heritage Orchestra, Arion Orchestra, Orion Orchestra, Cardiff Polyphonic Choir, and St. Pauls Sinfonia alongside ad hoc orchestral work.

Francesca's Live Session work includes Tom Robinson 'Introducing' on BBC Radio 6 Music, Nick Knight's 'Showstudio' at Abbey Road and Annie Nightingale Radio 1 session at Maida Vale.

Francesca's Recorded Session work has taken place at Abbey Road, Maida Vale, Dean Street and Strongroom Studios

Francesca's Solo work includes Vivaldi's Gm Concerto, Bach Double Violin Concerto and premiere of Attwood's "Iskele" with the Brunelleschi Ensemble and the premiere of Kopecek's Violin Concerto with St Paul's Sinfonia.

Francesca's Chamber work includes Brunelleschi String Quartet, the London Banqueting Ensemble, and regular guest appearances with Sonas, Abraxas, and Symposia string quartets.

Francesca's Performance Art includes the Edinburgh preview of "My Name Is Sue" and "Robert Zuccho" at Contact Thetare, Manchester. Performance Art work includes Sadotti's "Sirens" at Royal Academy of Art, the National Portrait Gallery's "Facing The Carnryx" and "The Deep End" art installation at Marshall Street Baths, Soho.

Education
Francesca's graduate studies took place at Trinity College of Music (2004-2006, PGDip, High Pass); University of Manchester (2000-2004, 1st Class Honours)

Prizes and Awards

• Hargreaves Academic Prize (2003)
• Procter-Gregg Performance Award (2003)
• John Lill Performance Award (1999)

Teachers: Gina McCormack, Nona Liddell, Benedict Holland, Quartet - Lindsay, Vellinger, Wihan, Bochmann, Badke, Bronte

Francesca's web links
www.myspace.com/francescasimmonsviolin

Francesca joined Morgensterns in April 2008

Francesca's web profile was last updated 22nd May 2010