NB: The Orchestra reserves the right to change the programme and venue according to the availability of music, venue and players.

Richard Haslam

Richard Haslam is a Derbyshire-born classical guitarist, based in Manchester. He completed a postgraduate degree in music performance at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, under the tutelage of Australian guitarist Craig Ogden in 2017, having previously earned a BA (Hons) in music from the University of Hull in 2013. Since completing his studies, Richard has given recitals as both a soloist and within a variety of ensembles. He previously performed Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with Derby Concert Orchestra in July, 2023. He teaches privately from his home in Bury and for Trafford Music Service in Greater Manchester as an instrumental tutor, where his role includes: individual and group lessons, leading ensembles and delivering wider opportunities programs to whole year groups within primary schools.

Marco Giudici 

After gaining his Diploma at the Conservatorio G. Verdi in Milan, Marco Giudici was principal clarinet of the Italian Youth Orchestra for two years. He then went

 on to study in Germany with internationally renowned performers and tutors E. Brunner and H. Deinzer, obtaining his soloist Diploma with Distinction.

He has performed as a freelance player both in Italy and England, working with orchestras such as the OSNR (National Italian Radio Orchestra), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, Lancashire Sinfonietta and the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.

At present he enjoys a rewarding teaching career. Some of his students have become members of youth orchestras such as the National youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Hallé Youth Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and were offered places to study at many music colleges.

In recent years Marco has studied conducting both at the London Conducting Academy and with Eduardo Portal. He regularly conducts school orchestras as well as the Ambleside and District Choral Society in the Lake District.