Paul Watkins

Paul Watkins is one of Britain’s foremost cellists, regularly acclaimed for his outstanding musicianship and moving performances. Alongside his playing, Watkins is also a successful conductor and was recently appointed Associate Conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra. As a cellist Watkins has performed with all the major British orchestras, and outside the UK, performances include engagements with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra/Kreizberg, the Melbourne Symphony and Queensland orchestras, and Aarhus Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his concerto appearances, Watkins is a dedicated chamber musician and has been a member of the Nash Ensemble since 1997. As a solo artist, he has recorded for Nimbus and Chandos and most recently has released Cyril Scott’s Cello Concerto with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.