Laura McFadden is a Belfast-born cellist living in Donegal. Educated in Ireland and Scotland, Laura has an extensive and experienced playing career. She has toured extensively across Europe, including performances in England, France, Italy, Poland and Germany as well as the United States. Laura spent five years in Australia, where she performed with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Perth Symphony Orchestra, The West Australian Philharmonic Orchestra and Fremantle Chamber Orchestra. She was also a regular performer with many Perth based event ensembles, playing for wedding and corporate events, whilst also performing alongside highly acclaimed artists including Olivia Newton-John, Tony Hedley, John Farnham and Diana Krall. Since returning to Ireland, Laura performs regularly with the Ulster Orchestra, Arco String Quartet and the Ulster Sting Quartet, while also recording for numerous local singer-songwriters including Malojian, the Wood Burning Savages, Ciara O’Neill, ROE, Sam Wickens, Mandy Bingham and Phil Kieran.
