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About the Fellowship Musicians

Danny Cleave, a native of Devon who has just finished his Masters degree at
the Royal College of Music said, “I am so excited about my year in the Royal
Liverpool Philharmonic Fellowship, as it will be my first time fully immersed
into the life of a professional orchestra. I am looking forward to gaining this
vital experience while being mentored and supported throughout, learning
from some inspiring mentors in one of my favourite cities.”

Meggie Murphy, who studied at the Royal College of Music and was in the
National Youth Orchestra said, “I am really excited to have gained a place on
the programme and to receive world-class mentorship, especially from this
incredible brass section! The opportunity to work with this orchestra and
receive invaluable insight into life as a professional musician will be an
experience I will value throughout my career as a musician.”

Ewan Millar, from Yorkshire, currently enrolled in a Masters degree at the
Royal Academy of Music and who won the woodwind final of BBC Young
Musician, said, “I decided to apply with the hope of getting some proper
professional orchestral experience – the scheme is so generous in time and
opportunities that applying was a no-brainer. I have loved both the city and the
orchestra for a long time, and I’m thrilled to have been accepted.”

Méline Le Calvez, born in Burgundy, France will finish her studies at the Royal
Academy of Music this summer. She said, “I am really excited for the year
ahead and am looking forward to learning from fantastic and inspiring
musicians and to be close to professional orchestra life. It is so precious, in
order to develop playing skills and knowledge of the orchestral repertoire for
sure, but also to learn more about practical aspects of an orchestral
musician’s career or to get experience in sharing music, passion, and joy
through diverse educational projects.”

Sameeta Gahir, Principal Piccolo, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and
Lead Musician for the Emerging Musicians Fellowship, said, “In light of the
successful launch of the Emerging Musicians Fellowship last year, this year
we were overwhelmed by the sheer number of exceptional applications we
received from talented musicians nationwide. The level of skill and dedication
displayed by all the applicants was truly remarkable, and we extend our
heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of them for their commitment and
effort in presenting themselves. It is with great excitement that we announce
the newest Fellowship Musicians. Their exceptional musical abilities and
unique talents have stood out among the many outstanding candidates, and
we are delighted to have them on board for this upcoming season.”