Richard Alsop took up the double bass aged 13 and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London with Robin McGee.  He was a member of English National Opera before joining the BBC Symphony Orchestra over 20 years ago.

Richard loves the orchestra’s varied repertoire and discovering new places on tour.

Away from the orchestra Richard enjoys playing the bass guitar and is a woodworker who has exhibited at the Borough of Ealing Art Trail.

 

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