Philippa Davis

Since her celebrated performance of Mozart’s Concerto in D major at the BBC Proms in 1988, Philippa Davies is known internationally as one of the finest flautists currently performing; a’ first-rate virtuoso’ with ‘exceptional eloquence’. She has given many concerto performances and recordings with orchestras in the UK, Europe and North and South America. She was flautist with the Fires of London, Albion Ensemble, Principal Flute with the London Mozart Players and now is a member of the Nash Ensemble and London Winds. She regularly plays guest principal flute with the main London orchestras. There are many recordings to her name; Mozart, Bach Flute Sonatas and William Alwyn’s flute music. This season she is performing in France, Holland, Italy and Germany giving recitals and masterclasses, and plans to record the flute concerto by Paul Reade. Philippa is a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music, London and runs her highly successful summer courses at Cubertou, France.

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