Principal Timpani Ed Stephan loves the dynamic nature of his two passions, music and cycling.
Principal Trombone Timothy Higgins is adept at mixing his passions: an intense orchestra life, balanced by running, food and drink, and composing.
For Principal Bass Scott Pingel, the bass is literally and philosophically the bottom line.
Violinst Chen Zhao has come a long way since imitating his uncle’s violin playing with a pair of chopsticks and a pencil box in China.