Sarah-Jane Bradley

Sarah-Jane Bradley holds the role of Viola Tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, alongside teaching at the Royal College of Music Junior Department and The Purcell School. She is an internationally renowned soloist and chamber musician, celebrated for her performances with orchestras such as the Philharmonia and BBC Symphony Orchestra, and for premiering new concertos by composers like David Matthews and Matthew Taylor. Her extensive discography includes acclaimed recordings on labels such as Hyperion and Chandos.

Education: Studied at the Royal Academy of Music (under John White) and the Mozarteum Salzburg (with Thomas Riebl). Awards include top prizes at Capellades (1995) and the Lionel Tertis Competition (1994).

Research interests focus on classical and contemporary viola performance, chamber music collaboration, and music pedagogy. She is a founder member of ensembles like the Rossetti Ensemble and Leopold String Trio, and has served as Artistic Director for Sound Collective. Notable collaborations include partnerships with pianists John Lenehan and Martin Roscoe.

Awards: Highlights include the 1994 Lionel Tertis Prize and 1995 Capellades Prize, reflecting her artistic excellence. She has also contributed to the jury of competitions.

Teaching and mentorship: While no specific student names are listed, her roles indicate significant contributions to music education. No grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Performance groups: Regularly performs with the Rossetti Ensemble, Karolos, I Musicanti, and has been part of the Sorrel Quartet and Fidelio Piano Quartet. Her instrument is a G.A. Chanot viola from 1896.