Schartz, Phillipe

Phillipe Schartz

Philippe has developed a highly successful career as an orchestral and chamber musician as well as a soloist.

As Principal Trumpet of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, and in his student days, the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra, he has performed, to critical acclaim, with conductors such as Claudio Abbado, Pierre Boulez and Bernard Haitink. His solo career includes recitals and concertos all over Europe as well as four solo CD recordings. In addition Philippe has been broadcast on radio and TV stations including the BBC and other European networks. 

As well as teaching at RWCMD, Phillipe has travelled around the world giving masterclasses and educational workshops including at the Royal College of Music, Northwestern University of Chicago and Queens University Belfast Music School.