Christopher Thomas (2)

British classical percussionist & timpani player, and tutor. Born in Cardiff, Wales, UK. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music. In May 1988, he became Principal Timpani with the Rheinische Philharmonie, where he stayed for four years, before returning to UK in July 1992 to freelance (08/1992-02/2014). In 2010, he was appointed Principal Timpani of the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held for less than a year. Timpani & Percussion teacher of the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra (02/2014-10/2019) and the Royal Guard of Oman Military School of Music (since 10/2019).