About the ensemble
Regulars of Aylesbury Lunchtime Music concerts will be well aware of these musicians amazing skills. Nigel and Ian regularly performs with the Friern Ensemble.
Lisa Ueda
Lisa Ueda works regularly in Europe and Asia as a soloist and recitalist. Her latest concerto and recital venues include the Wigmore Hall, St John’s Smith Square, St Martin-in-the-Fields, St James’s Piccadilly, St George’s Bristol, Teatro Verde Italy, Symphony Hall Japan, Oji Hall Japan, Izumi Hall Japan, and Festival Hall Japan.
Ian Byrne Brito
Ian Bryne Brito (viola) was born in the UK but brought up in Spain. He graduated from The Hague Royal Conservatory and completed a masters at the Royal Academy of Music. Since then, Ian has developed a successful international performing career and has won several prestigious awards and scholarships. He continues to perform and teach alongside his role as Manager and Viola Specialist with Stringers in London.
Nigel Blomiley
Nigel Blomiley is one of the most distinguished principal cellists in the country. Pierre Fournier, with whom he studied, described his playing as ‘very musical’ and ‘creating a marvellous atmosphere’. Bernard Greenhouse described him as ‘a damn fine cellist’. Largely self-taught, Nigel did not begin any musical training until he was fourteen, six years later he was playing professionally and soon established himself as a principal player in the BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra.
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Ian Byrne Brito – Viola
Nigel Blomiley – Cello