About
One of the few orchestral principals of international standing who plays on a modern wood flute, Daniel Pailthorpe has gained a world-wide following for the uniqueness and breadth of his sound as well as the warmth of his musicianship. As co-principal flautist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Daniel is regularly heard on BBC Radio 3 and at the Proms. He features prominently on the BBCTV ‘Symphony’ series and is a familiar face on the Last Night of the Proms. A renowned chamber musician and soloist, Daniel founded the London Conchord Ensemble together with his wife Emily Pailthorpe and pianist Julian Milford. The group has rapidly gained an international reputation, performing in some of the world’s most prestigious concert series. His recordings ranging from Poulenc to Bach and George Crumb, have enjoyed many accolades, among them Sunday Telegraph’s CD of the week and Classic FM’s CD of the month.
One of the few orchestral principals of international standing who plays on a modern wood flute, Daniel Pailthorpe has gained a world-wide following for the uniqueness and breadth of his sound as well as the warmth of his musicianship. As co-principal flautist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Daniel is regularly heard on BBC Radio 3 and at the Proms. He features prominently on the BBCTV ‘Symphony’ series and is a familiar face on the Last Night of the Proms. A renowned chamber musician and soloist, Daniel founded the London Conchord Ensemble together with his wife Emily Pailthorpe and pianist Julian Milford. The group has rapidly gained an international reputation, performing in some of the world’s most prestigious concert series. His recordings ranging from Poulenc to Bach and George Crumb, have enjoyed many accolades, among them Sunday Telegraph’s CD of the week and Classic FM’s CD of the month.