David Whiston

British classical violinist, concertmaster, and violin teacher. Born 8 October 1941 in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He studied at the Royal College of Music, London. In the early 1960s, he went on tour with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Former member of the London Symphony Orchestra (1963-1964), Co-Leader of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, concertmaster of The London Palladium Orchestra, and Concertmaster of The Royal Ballet Orchestra. In the late 1970s, he moved to Switzerland and led the second violins of the Zurich Opera Orchestra. He accompanied the Zürcher Kammerorchester as second Concertmaster on a tour of England. Member of the Bristol Symphony Orchestra. He taught at the Guiseley School.