Alastair Blayden

British classical cellist (both chamber musician & orchestral player), and cello professor. He attended the Britten-Pears School and the Royal College of Music, London (1988-1992), from whence he obtained diplomas in performance and teaching. Sub-principal Cello of the London Symphony Orchestra since 1997. He was a member of the Dante Quartet. He has performed extensively as a member of The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Professor of Cello at the Royal College of Music since 2002.