Sam Warner

Sam has recently completed his course at Cardiff University where he studied cello with Alexandra Robinson, Stefan Knapik, and Dewi Watkins. During his time at the University, Sam has been the principal cellist many of the university’s ensembles, including the symphony and chamber orchestras, and the contemporary music group. Additionally, Sam is also an active chamber musician, performing with amongst others, the piano trio Trójka, and the post-tonal improvisation ensemble, Oblique3. In March 2015, Sam made his concerto debut with Cardiff University Sinfonia as the soloist for the Elgar Cello Concerto, conducted by Andy Thompson. Sam’s interest in contemporary music; especially the development of the repertoire for solo cello has led to the commission of numerous new works for the instrument. Recently this has included Aigaion by James Gaddas (February 2015), and a new work for electric cello, effects, and stereo sound system by composer Martin Humphries (June 2015). Along with his classical experience, Sam's interests extend to Musical Theatre. He regularly performs in pit bands playing cello and bass guitar for productions - previously with CPYT company in Southampton, St. David's Catholic Sixth Form College in Cardiff and recently, the newly formed LMTO in London.