Janice Graham

Janice Graham is a Professor of Violin at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (since 2010) and previously held a professorship at the Royal College of Music (from 1995). She leads the Strings, Harp & Guitar department. As a performer, she has been the Leader of the English Sinfonia since 1995 and Artistic Director since 2005. Notable roles include Leadership of the ENO Orchestra and collaborations with renowned artists like Andre Previn and Yuri Bashmet.

• Education: Studied at the Purcell School and Guildhall School of Music & Drama (GSMD) under David Takeno.
• Recordings: Includes works by Delius, Walton, Holst, and Dochnáni.
• Awards: Multiple prestigious awards for violin performance and scholarships for study at Juilliard with Glenn Dicterow.

Her career spans solo performances with orchestras such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the London Symphony Orchestra, alongside guest leadership roles across UK orchestras. Her expertise bridges classical performance, orchestral leadership, and music education.