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Rodrigues studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
with Stephanie Gonley, Ofer Falk, Simon Fischer, and Pavlo

Beznosiuk. A 2023/24 participant of the Philharmonia MMSF
Instrumental Fellowship Program, she has appeared with the
London Symphony Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra,

Philharmonia Orchestra, London Chamber Orchestra, and
Orquestra Sinfónica Portuguesa.

In his final year of postgraduate study at the Royal Academy of
Music, Brett is also an alumnus of the Philharmonia Orchestra
MMSF Instrumental Fellowship Program. He was a finalist in the

2021 Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award and the 2023 Yamaha Music
Europe Foundation Awards, plus was the BBC Young Musician

2018 Percussion Winner.

“It is a bitter-sweet moment to be bidding farewell to our valued
musicians and welcoming in the next generation of players to the

Orchestra,” said RLPO’s CEO Michael Eakin, who recently
received an OBE for services to music. “Rob, Richard, Alex and

Jonathan have been a huge part of the Liverpool Philharmonic for
many years and have each helped to shape the Orchestra into
what it is today. We will always value their contribution and the

friendships made over the years and wish them all the best in
their retirements.

“On behalf of the entire Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra family,
I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Sophie, Joana and
Matthew,” he continued. “We are thrilled to have these

exceptional new musicians join us as we commence the new
season. Their remarkable talents and passion for music are a
wonderful addition to our ensemble and we can’t wait to see them

take to the stage. We already have previous members of the
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company that have gone on to join
the Orchestra and we’re delighted to welcome an alumnus of our

Emerging Musicians Fellowship this season, our learning
programmes are an integral part of the organization and it’s
wonderful to see their long term impact on young musicians.”