Tim Thorpe
From a young age it was Tim’s ambition to become a professional
musician. Now aged 26, he is gaining a reputation as one of the
most accomplished horn players of his generation.
Upon leaving The Purcell School in 2002 he won a scholarship to The
Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he studied for two years
with Hugh Seenan.
In 2004 Tim joined The Philharmonia Orchestra as third horn and
just over a year later he was appointed Principal Horn of The BBC
National Orchestra of Wales.
In 2002 Tim was the UK finalist in the Paxman International Horn
Competition and in 2004 he won the Royal Overseas League award for
Wind and Percussion and the Philip Jones Memorial Prize for an
outstanding brass player.
Tim has played with all the major London orchestras and also
enjoys chamber music. He has performed with many ensembles
including The London Sinfonietta and The Nash Ensemble. He has
given solo performances at The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen
Elizabeth Hall and The Purcell Room.
Tim has played throughout Europe and beyond and has played at
Buckingham Palace, The Mansion House and Windsor Castle.