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The Zephyr Ensemble of London is Emma-Louise Hible (Flute), Helen Barker (Oboe), Charys Green (Clarinet), Evgeny Chebykin (Horn) and Thomas Oxley (Bassoon).The Zephyr Ensemble of London was formed in September 1997 at the Royal College of Music. In December of the same year, the group won the RCM Wind and Brass Ensemble Prize, which they subsequently retained in 1998. Since then the group has enjoyed much success and now performs regularly at music clubs and festivals around the country. Recent performances include the Wigmore Hall, the Purcell Room and St. George's Bristol. The Zephyr Ensemble of London are currently Leverhulme Group Junior Fellows at the Royal College of Music. In February 2001 the Zephyr Ensemble won a place on the The Tillett Trust Young Artists Platform, as a result of which they made their Wigmore Hall debut in February last year. In September 2001 they won a Maisie Lewis Award, the prize being a further Wigmore Hall concert in October 2002. Also in 2001 the Ensemble was awarded second place in the Anglo-Czech Trust's annual competition for their performance of Janacek's 'Mladi'. Most recently the Zephyr Ensemble of London were winners of a Tunnell Trust Prize, and the Philharmonia Orchestra/Martin Fund Ensemble Award sponsored by Total. Also in 2003, the group reached the ensemble final of the prestigious Royal Overseas League competition and made their Purcell Room debut as part of the Park Lane Group Artists Series, where they gave the world premiere of Huw Watkins' 'Five Miniatures for Wind Quintet'. Other achievements include winning a place on the Blackheath Young Artists Scheme for 2000/01, which involved giving recitals at Blackheath Halls and education work with schools and music groups in the Blackheath area. The group has also broadcast on BBC Radio 3, including a live performance as a preview for Brighton Festival last year. In addition to recital work the group also provides music at parties and corporate events. Highlights include performing to HM the Queen at the re-opening of the Albert Memorial and also playing at Prince Charles' fiftieth birthday celebrations at Hampton Court Palace. The Zephyr Ensemble of London is committed to education and outreach work, and regularly gives schools workshops. In 2000 the group was 'Ensemble in Residence' at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. (biog facts provided by artists or representative - correct as released for City Showcase August 2004) |
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