Originally from Northamptonshire, Georgina is based in London and enjoys a busy and varied career as an orchestral double bassist. She studied with Chris West at Trinity College of Music, where she received a full scholarship for postgraduate studies. She is delighted to have been appointed as sub principal double bass of Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, and in addition to her work with them she regularly performs with a variety of ensembles including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Academy of St Martin in the Field, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Britten Sinfonia, CBSO, and a number of opera companies including Garsington Opera, Opera North and Opera Holland Park. She is also in demand as a ballet musician and has been a regular guest principal of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia for several years, and also performs with English National Ballet and Northern Ballet.
As a soloist, Georgina was honoured to perform with Oxford Philharmonic for HRH King Charles. She was featured as solo bass for BBC Radio 4s production of King Lear, and was the winner of the Vernon Elliot Double Bass competition.
Georgina plays on a double bass attributed to Carlo Testore, c1695.
