Richard Wheeler (4)

British classical trombonist. Born in Liverpool, England. When he was 15 years old he gained a place in the National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music. During his time at the RAM he gained a place in the Vienna based Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester as Principal Trombone. Before graduating from the RAM, he was appointed Principal Trombone of the Orchestra Sinfonica Di Milano Giuseppe Verdi. After two full seasons he left the orchestra in 2005 pursuing a freelance career, collaborating with many Italian and British orchestras. In 2012, he was appointed Principal Trombone of the Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma. In the same year, he also successfully auditioned for the joint principal trombone position of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Since January 2018 he occupies the position of Principal Trombone of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra.