Harpist #542

Ruth studied at the Royal College of Music with Marisa Robles. Since then she has worked regularly with the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, London Symphony and BBC Symphony Orchestras, along with the English Chamber Orchestra London Mozart Players. Regional Orchestra work has included the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Ulster Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera and Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Ruth’s busy schedule has featured recitals all over the UK and abroad, notably concerts at the Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall as well as a concerto at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. She has also played concertos with the English Chamber Orchestra and the Bournemouth Sinfonietta.

Performances for television have seen her appear for BBC 1 and BBC 2 and also on BBC Radio 3. She has played as soloist for Her Majesty the Queen, The Queen Mother, Price Phillip and the Duchesss of Gloucester.

Teaching is also part of Ruth’s life and her past experience has seen her at St Paul’s School for girls and Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham as well as giving private coaching. She currently teaches Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School.

On a lighter note, Ruth was the first harpist to hold a residency playing at Harrods in London and has travelled around the world playing for British Airways promotions.