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BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC National Orchestra of Wales to
name a few.

Emma has also performed at several prestigious music festivals
including Cerne Abbas Music Festival, Cambridge Music Festival,

North York Moors Chamber Festival, Edinburgh International and
Fringe Festival’s and St Magnus Festival in Orkney.

On her appointment to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra,

Emma said, “It’s such an honour to join the Royal Liverpool
Philharmonic Orchestra as Principal Second Clarinet. It’s such a
huge privilege to work alongside such talented and inspiring
colleagues and I’m so excited to see what this next chapter brings.”

Helena Mackie has recently graduated from the Royal Academy of
Music, where she studied for her Masters after an undergraduate
degree in Music at Clare College, Cambridge. Helena greatly enjoys

chamber music, and gives regular performances with her wind
quintet, the Ormonde Ensemble. She started her musical career as
a girl chorister at Salisbury Cathedral, and remains a keen singer.

Speaking on her appointment, Helena said, “I am completely
delighted to have been appointed as Oboe Section Leader for the

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. It’s a great joy to be part of
such a prestigious ensemble that has a rich history of musical
excellence. I look forward to collaborating with my brilliant
colleagues and contributing to the orchestra’s artistic journey.

“Liverpool Philharmonic has a special place in the hearts of many,
and I am looking forward to playing music that speaks to our
audiences and continues to demonstrate the power of orchestral

performances.”

As members of the Orchestra, Emma and Helena are part of an
ensemble of professional musicians that perform in a programme

of more than sixty concerts in the Grade II*- listed Liverpool
Philharmonic Hall and on tour in the UK and internationally.

The Orchestra is led by Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan, who
has recently extended his contract until July 2028. Domingo and the
Orchestra opened the 2023/2024 on Thursday 21 September at