The Orchestra of Opera North

Our acclaimed Orchestra of Opera North plays a vital role in concert series in the Yorkshire region and stands alone in its ability to perform as an both an opera and a concert orchestra. Its approach is fresh and enthusiastic and offers us great versatility in our performance capabilities.

Who's who

First Violins

David Greed* (Leader)
Peter Maslin (Co-Leader)
Andrew Long (Assoc Leader)
David Riley*
Stephen Shulman*
Michael Ardron*
Eileen Spencer*
Brian Reilly
Tamsin Symons
Thea Spiers
Claire Osborne

Second Violins

Katherine New
Ian Bone
Maria Vericonte*
Anita Chidsey*
Catherine Baker*
Helen Greig
Wendy Dyson
Alison Dixon

Violas

David Aspin
Vivienne Campbell
Anne Trygstad
Elizabeth Wyly
Howard Breakspear*
Vince Parsonage
Clare Fox

Cellos

Sally Pendlebury
Jess Burroughs
Judith Burgin
Andrew Fairley*
Zöe Long

Basses

Paul Miller*
Peter Fry
Claire Sadler

Flutes

Kevin Gowland
David Moseley*

Oboes

Richard Hewitt
Catherine Lowe

Clarinet

Colin Honour

Bassoons

Sebastian New
David Baker

Horns

Robert Ashworth*
John Pratt
Andrew Littlemore
Max Garrard

Trumpets

Murray Greig
Michael Woodhead*

Trombone

Robert Burtenshaw*

Tuba

Brian Kingsley*

Timpani

Marney O’Sullivan

Percussion

Christopher Bradley*
Graham Hall

Orchestra & Chorus Director & Concerts Director: Dougie Scarfe
Orchestra Manager: Hattie Garrard**

Library Manager: Andrew Fairley*
Librarian: Victoria Bellis

Pit Supervisor: Chris Ladds
Orchestra Attendant: John Boulton

Music Secretary: Helen Stephens*

Orchestra Assistant: Emma Black

* Indicates Opera North Company member for 25 years or more

** = Maternity Cover

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