Richard Fomison

British classical trumpet player. Richard Fomison studied the trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music under the tuition of Ray Allen, Paul Archibald, Robert Farley and David Staff (natural trumpet). Engagements have included performances with the Philharmonia, City of London Sinfonia, Trafalgar Ensemble, Gabrielli Consort, Florilegium, Ex Cathedra, Academy of Ancient Music ,Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Kings Consort, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, Armonico Consort, Drottingholm Baroque, Belmont Ensemble of London, Australian Chamber Orchestra and Deutsche Kammerphilarmonie Bremen. Whilst being in demand as a freelance modern trumpet player, Richard is also a specialist on the Baroque Trumpet and has been invited as Principal Trumpet to perform with Canadian based group Tafelmusic, Santa Fe Baroque Orchestra (New Mexico) , Le Concert Lorrain and recorded Bach's B Minor Mass with the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra in partnership with the famous Thomas Kirche Boys Choir.