ENO announces new appointment for Orchestra Leader
24th February 2025 in News Press
English National Opera (ENO) are thrilled to announce that David Adams will join the Orchestra of ENO as Leader for the start of the 2025/26 Season.
He will also join the Orchestra of ENO for their performance of Mazeppa at Grange Park Opera between June to July 2025.
David is currently Leader of the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera and tutor in violin at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Passionate about chamber music, David is co-Artistic Director of the Penarth Chamber Music Festival alongside his wife, cellist Alice Neary.
Equally at home on violin and viola he has made regular guest appearances with the Nash Ensemble, Endellion String Quartet, Gould Piano Trio and Hebrides Ensemble and as a guest leader has performed with almost all the UK symphony and chamber orchestras.
David is a trustee of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.
David Adams says:
‘I am thrilled to be joining the wonderful Orchestra of English National Opera.
I’m so looking forward to working with these inspiring musicians from such a fine tradition of excellence and heartfelt music making.’
Annilese Miskimmon, Artistic Director of ENO, says:
‘ENO is absolutely delighted that David joins us at the start of the 2025/26 Season. His exceptional musical leadership will enrich the wonderful work of the Orchestra of ENO.
We look forward to welcoming him very soon and cannot wait to work with him on upcoming performances and planning.’
ENO are delighted to welcome David to the company.
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