David Childs
David Childs has emerged as one of the finest brass soloists in the world today. Since winning the brass final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2000 he has not ceased to wow audiences with his astonishing technique, extrovert musicality and engaging stage presence.
David has appeared as soloist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic, BBC Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru and BBC Philharmonic; given concerto performances at the BBC Proms, Cheltenham Festival, Harrogate International Festival, Welsh Proms and New York Festival; performed solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, Bridgewater Hall and London's Royal Albert Hall; and regularly records as a solo artist for radio, television and commercial disc.
Inspired by his father Robert, David began playing the euphonium at an early age with British style brass bands forming a major part of his musical education. Having studied with his father at the Royal Northern College of Music David is now Professor of Euphonium at both the UK's Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and Birmingham Conservatoire.
As a soloist David is in great demand touring regularly throughout Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Japan, Hong Kong, and the USA. Earlier this year he made his debut in New York performing Karl Jenkins' Concerto for Euphonium and Orchestra at the prestigious Carnegie Hall and following ITEC 2010 will see David perform in the USA on another three occasions.
Together with many other fine euphonium soloists, David is enjoying leading the way for a new generation of euphonium players worldwide, cementing a place for his instrument as a genuine solo voice within the classical world of music. For further information visit www.davechilds.com.
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