Martin Palmer – Violin

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Early in his orchestral career Martin worked regularly with the London Philharmonic and Bournemouth Symphony orchestras. He was Principal 2nd Violin with the National Symphony Orchestra and worked extensively as a freelance violinist throughout the UK and in Germany.

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Latterly, much of his work has been in the world of theatre, performing for many years as a 1st Violinist with the Orchestra of English National Ballet. Martin worked regularly in London’s West End and was frequently a guest leader for Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre and UK tour.

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Martin is a founder member of the Sussex String Quartet. The Quartet has recorded soundtracks for the films, television commercials and for Universal Music Group.

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Martin plays a 1756 violin of Ambroise de Comble.