FOYLE FUTURE FIRSTS

The 17 members of the Foyle Future Firsts programme are talented graduate instrumentalists who aspire to be professional orchestral musicians. We support their transition between college and the professional platform, developing talented players for future orchestral appointments with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and other orchestras and ensembles around the world.

Now in its 17th year, our unique programme has gone from strength to strength. Members are supported and nurtured to the highest standards and we are proud to see current and past Foyle Future Firsts undertaking professional engagements and building successful careers.

Members of the Foyle Future Firsts programme benefit from individual lessons and mentoring from London Philharmonic Orchestra Principals, mock auditions, and the opportunity to play in full orchestral rehearsals throughout the year. They also take part in high-profile and unique chamber performances, and work alongside London Philharmonic Orchestra musicians on Education & Community projects.

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FIRST VIOLINS Claudia Tarrant- Matthews* Leader Kate Oswin Lasma Taimina (Chair supported by Irina Gofman & Mr Rodrik V. G. Cave)

SECOND VIOLINS Inês Delgado* Tania Mazzetti (Chair supported by Countess Dominique Loredan)

VIOLAS David Quiggle Abby Bowen*

CELLOS Alicja Kozak* Francis Bucknall

DOUBLE BASSES Thomas Morgan* Sebastian Pennar

FLUTES/PICCOLOS Stewart McIlwham Sirius Chau‡

OBOES/COR ANGLAIS Amy Roberts Hannah Condliffe†

CLARINETS/ BASS CLARINETS Benjamin Mellefont Lewis Graham†

BASSOONS/ CONTRABASSOONS Jonathan Davies (Chair supported by Sir Simon Robey) Emily Newman*

TRUMPETS Nick Walker* Paul Beniston

HORNS Joel Roberts § Gareth Mollison

TROMBONES/ BASS TROMBONES Merin Rhyd* Mark Templeton (Chair supported by William & Alex de Winton)

TUBA Adam Collins*

HARP Alis Huws*

PIANO Fionnuala Ward*

PERCUSSION Iolo Edwards* Harry Lovell-Jones†

* Foyle Future First 2020/21

† Foyle Future First reserve 2020/21

§ Foyle Future First 2019/20

‡ Foyle Future First reserve 2019/20