LSO Discovery

Belinda McFarlane
^{LSO Second Violin}

From Adelaide, South Australia, Belinda McFarlane came to London as Leader of the Australian Youth Orchestra for the BBC Proms. She liked it so much, she stayed – and continued further studies with Emanuel Hurwitz and Carmel Kaine. After a period of freelancing and busking, Belinda joined the Second Violin section of the LSO.

A passionate advocate of the power of communication through music, Belinda has led workshops for LSO Discovery and with her piano trio fiorini (named after her Fiorini violin) around the world, and returns frequently to Australia to direct orchestras and training workshops for the Australian Youth Orchestra and the Australian World Orchestra. Belinda was a member of the Board at one time in the position of Vice-Chair. She now serves on the LSO Discovery Advisory Committee. For many years Belinda was married to LSO Trumpet, the late Nigel Gomm.

Jennie Brown
^{LSO Cello}

Jennie Brown was born in London into a family of eminent musicians. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music where she won many prizes. Following in the family’s footsteps, Jennie became a member of the orchestra of the Royal Opera House aged 21 and was appointed Sub-Principal the following year. After five years, Jennie moved to her current position as cellist in the LSO, working with some of the world’s finest soloists and conductors. Jennie has travelled extensively in Japan with her string quartet.

As a member of the Tzigane Piano Trio, Jennie has recorded the complete piano trio works by Cécile Chaminade. Jennie has been appointed an honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music for distinction in the profession.

Today's Lunchtime Concert marks Jennie's final performance with the LSO before her retirement.

Elizabeth Burley
^piano

© Kevin Leighton

Elizabeth Burley enjoys a varied career as chamber musician and orchestral pianist. She has given concerts throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan and North America with many leading soloists including Håkan Hardenberger, Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Philippe Graffin and Robert Cohen. She has made numerous chamber music recordings including piano duets with Kathryn Stott. As orchestral pianist, Elizabeth performs regularly in concerts, tours and recordings with orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonia. In the 2004 Proms season she made her debut as a solo artist in a performance with the BBC SO. She has broadcast regularly on BBC radio and television and for many years was official accompanist of the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition. She is a member of the keyboard faculty at the Royal College of Music.