PAUL WATKINS is one of Britain's foremost cellists, having performed as soloist with many of the world's finest orchestras.

At the exceptionally young age of 20, Paul was appointed principal cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, a post he held with great distinction for seven years.

 

A dedicated chamber musician, Paul is a member of the  Nash Ensemble. The Philadelphia Inquirer remarked during a recent American tour: “his playing had such personality and urgency”. He is also a highly talented conductor, and has worked with orchestras both in this country and across Europe.

Paul is a Professor at both The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music. He plays a cello made in Paris by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume.

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HUW WATKINS, younger brother of Paul, is a pianist in great demand by BBC radio and recording companies as well as the concert hall.

Huw is also a prolific composer, with major works for solo instruments and orchestra alongside a wide range of chamber music to his name.

The Independent on Sunday described Huw as “a pianist of alert intelligence and a composer with something to say”.

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St Mary's in Marshchapel is remarkably fortunate to be hosting a concert by two such accomplished musicians.

Paul Hicks 

 

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