About Ed

Ed is a classically trained, versatile trumpet player looking for work in all styles of music. Ed lives and works in London.

Trumpeter

London

In 2009 Ed was awarded a scholarship to study trumpet performance at the Royal Academy of Music. During his time at Academy Ed performed countless solo, orchestral and ensemble concerts, masterclasses and competitions within the Academy, as well as external orchestral courses, such as the Britten Pears Orchestra, in which he was principal trumpet. Since completing his degree Ed has played with many professional orchestras, in some of the country's top venues, including the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC proms on several occasions, and he often does recording sessions for commercial music labels. For the last 3 seasons Ed has played with English Touring Opera and currently enjoys a busy freelance career in London, both playing and teaching the trumpet.

5 out of 5

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Ed's Reviews

5 out of 5

Edward Philips is a fantastic musician and a true professional. I booked him for my engagement blessing in London, Saint John's Wood in January 2019. He performed beautifully with the harp and his delicate sonority matched perfectly the instrument (who knew harp and trumpet could go so well together, I was afraid the trumpet might be too loud but not at all!). The guests and family were so pleased and impressed by him that I hired him again for our wedding in France in August. He performed with soprano and piano the stunning Eternal Source of Light Divine by Handel (his suggestion, the piece was also performed at Meghan and Prince Harry’s wedding). It was magical. I was afraid the full Catholic mass might seem too long for the guests, so adding on top of that extra music seemed risky but it created the opposite. The guests were so in awe with the music that they said they felt transported and time flew! (they were among the guests some professional musicians from Paris Opéra, Berlin Philharmonic, Hanmburg Philharmonic and London Symphonic Orchestra and they were all unanimous). I couldn’t dream of a more special and meaningful compliment on my wedding day. I can not recommend Edward more, he truly helped us make this day special and magical. He is utterly flexible, talented and a beautiful person inside out.

5 out of 5

It was such a treat having Ed play trumpet at our wedding. It really was the icing on the cake! He played beautifully and dealt with me changing the music last minute without any complaints. We would recommend Ed to anyone and everyone! Rosie and Al

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Fanfare, Contemporary classical, Early music, Musical theatre, Opera, Film / TV music, Pop, Funk, Motown, Soul, Hip Hop

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Instruments:

Trumpet

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser

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