Laura Williamson

Born in Prestwick, Scotland, Laura Williamson began her musical career aged 8 when she was given a cello by her local primary school. She attended the RCS junior department for seven years then spent two years at Chetham’s School of Music. Laura has performed with many orchestra’s including The West of Scotland School’s Symphony Orchestra, both in the section and as a soloist, The Orion Orchestra and The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britten, under the baton of conductors such as Sir Mark Elder and John Wilson. Her proudest musical achievements to date are Winning the Ailie Cullen Memorial Prize at the Glasgow Music festival and directing and arranging music for Prestwick Academy’s cello ensemble. She has also started exploring viol playing to broaden her musical awareness. Now she is a RCM Scholar supported by an Ella Carstairs Award at the Royal College of Music in London, studying with Raphael Wallfisch. In the future she aspires to work in