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Peter Thomas writes:

I'm the former leader of the Philharmonia and CBSO orchestras. I've recently moved back to London and I'm setting up a teaching practice (see below).

I'm happy to teach amateur players and of course young players of ten years and above.

Kind regards
Peter Thomas

130 Jamaica Rd
London
SE16 4RX
(one minute from Bermondsey Tube on the Jubilee Line) 

• Pupils of all levels welcome, including non-professionals
• £40 per hour
• 020 7394 3571
• peterthomasviolin@gmail.com

Biography

Peter Thomas began his career as2nd violin in the Allegri String Quartet, staying for 5 years and touring extensively, broadcasting and recording.

He then formed the Orion Piano Trio, together with Sharon McKinley and Ian Brown, as resident ensemble at Southampton University.

The Trio won the BBC Beethoven Competition and subsequently undertook many broadcasts, music society and festival engagements.

He then became leader of the BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra and later moved to London where he became Leader of the Philharmonia Orchestra.

In 1989 he was invited by Simon Rattle and the members of the CBSO to become their Leader, staying until 2003. He was also very active in chamber music during those years with the Birmingham Ensemble.

Since 2003 he has free-lanced as a Guest Leader in the UK and Europe.