Rhian is originally from the Rhondda Valley in South Wales, and following an illustrious 30 year career in London and Belfast Rhian has recently relocated with her family to the North West of England. Rhian has regularly played with the UK’s leading orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera, Birmingham Royal Ballet, she has also performed in the West End.
Over the years Rhian has enjoyed an exciting and varied profession. There have been dozens of thrilling performances but here are a few of her most favourite experiences:
During her time living in Northern Ireland Rhian’s career continued to prosper, performing with the Ulster Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Irish National Opera and award winning Belfast Ensemble.
Her favourite performances include:
Rhian is also a beneficiary of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, The Clothworkers Foundation, The Grace Williams Memorial Trust and the Craxton Memorial Trust.
Rhian made her concerto debut playing the Debussy Dances with Milton Keynes City Orchestra, and later that year with Southbank Sinfonia at the Cheltenham Festival. Her chamber music recital experience includes the Cheltenham, Brighton, Canterbury and Oundle Festivals.
Rhian studied at two of London’s most distinguished music conservatoires. She is a graduate harpist of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London and received a scholarship to study for her postgraduate diploma at Trinity College of Music, London for which she received a distinction.
A frequent prize winner in her early music years, prizes include second prize in the Junior World Harp Contest in 1994, the Nansi Richards Scholarship and runner-up in the Blue Ribbon Prize at the National Eisteddfod in 1998. Rhian is also a beneficiary of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, The Clothworker’s Foundation, The Grace Williams Memorial Trust and the Craxton Memorial Trust.
Rhian made her concerto debut playing the Debussy Dances with Milton Keynes City Orchestra, and later that year with Southbank Sinfonia at the Cheltenham Festival. Her chamber music recital experience includes the Cheltenham, Brighton, Canterbury and Oundle Festivals.
Rhian’s popular classical experience includes tours with Josh Groban, Il Divo and Katherine Jenkins, and her TV credits to date include the Jonathan Ross Show, The Alan Titchmarsh Show, and Channel 4’s Jewish Mum of the Year. Rhian’s harp playing can be heard on Laura Mvula, Jonathan Antoine and Chris Moyles’ albums.
Rhian studied at two of London’s most distinguished music conservatoires. She is a graduate harpist of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London and received a scholarship to study for her postgraduate diploma at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London for which she received a distinction.
A frequent prize winner in her early music years, prizes include: