About Sophie
Sophie is a freelance cellist and teacher based in Greenwich, London. Growing up in Lincolnshire, she pursued her passion for music at Durham University, graduating with a first in 2020.
Her cello journey includes studying with Sue Lowe, and more recently with Tim Lowe and David Cohen. Sophie has also enriched her skills through the International Cello Gathering Courses, receiving masterclasses from notable cellists like Jonathan Aasgaard, Louise Hopkins, Matt Lowe, Rebecca Gilliver, and Adrian Brendel.
Sophie is currently mentored by the London Symphony Orchestra for a two-year period, focusing on developing her cello playing and orchestral skills to a professional level, with tuition from Eve-Marie Caravasillis.
This year, she has a place on the ‘Overture’ mentoring Scheme, with the orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Her musical endeavours extend to freelancing with orchestras and chamber ensembles, and she particularly enjoys playing with the London City Orchestra.
She is currently studying for a master’s degree at Trinity Laban, generously supported by the Trinity College London Scholarship, the Joan Greenfield Scholarship and the Kochan Trust.
Sophie plays on a cello made by James Brown of Spitalfields, dating back to around 1810.