biography
The four principal members of Quay Strings are:
Phillip Boyden
Phillip Boyden has now returned as a full time member of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra since 2004. Phillip was a sub-principal with the orchestra before leaving to pursue a freelance career in 2001. As a freelance violinist, Phillip works with many of the UK’s leading orchestras, including Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, BBC Concert Orchestra, and Bournemouth Sinfonietta. Read more about Philip Boyden >>
Eluned David
Eluned David is a member of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. She moved down to Dorset from London to take up this position in 1996, only two months after completing a degree at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Eluned started working professionally even before she finished her studies, working with such prestigious orchestras as English Chamber Orchestra, and the Orchestra of the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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Calum Cook
Calum is currently sub-principal cello with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Since turning professional, Calum has been a busy orchestral musician performing with orchestras such as the BBC Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, and the Philharmonia. He also tours extensively with the English Chamber Orchestra, and has appeared as guest principal with the orchestras of Opera North, Scottish Opera and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Read more about Calum Cook >>
Anna Green
Anna Green is currently co-principal viola of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. She has also toured and recorded with orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hallé, Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Orchestra of Opera North.
As a soloist, Anna has received the Cecil Aronowitz prize and the Rachel Godlee Viola Prize. She also gained first prize in University of Manchester’s Procter Gregg Recital Awards. As a solo violinist, Anna has performed the Berg Violin Concerto. Read more about Anna Green >>