Thomas Gould
Violin

Born in London in 1983, Thomas Gould began violin lessons at the age of three with Sheila Nelson. At eighteen Thomas entered the Royal Academy of Music on a scholarship where his principal teacher was György Pauk. Since graduating in 2006 Thomas has established a busy and varied career as soloist, recitalist and orchestral leader.

In May 2006 Thomas was selected for representation by the Young Concert Artists Trust (YCAT) leading to debut recitals in the Purcell Room, Bridgewater Hall, Wigmore Hall and St George's Bristol. As a Martin Musical Scholarship Fund award-winner Thomas has given recitals in the Purcell Room and Queen Elizabeth Hall. Through the Countess of Munster Recital Scheme and Making Music Young Concert Artist Programme Thomas performs regularly for music clubs and societies across the UK with pianist John Reid.

Thomas is in equal demand as concerto soloist, having performed with numerous orchestras in England and abroad. Notable collaborations include with the Gävle Symfoniorkester and Robin Ticciati, Kammerphilharmonie Graz and Achim Holub, Orchestra of the Swan and David Curtis, and the London Soloists Chamber Orchestra. In 2007 he will give the premiere of a concerto written for six-string electric violin by American composer Nico Muhly with the Aurora Orchestra.

Thomas is co-leader of Britten Sinfonia and leader of Aurora Orchestra. He also freelances with several London orchestras and plays regularly on soundtracks for film and television. In addition Thomas has recorded works by Herbert Howells and Joseph Jongen for the Meridian and Hyperion labels. Thomas is a regular participant in the International Musicians Seminar at Prussia Cove and the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme in Aldeburgh.

Thomas plays a violin made by Gennaro Gagliano in 1754.

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