Born: Manchester

Studied: TheRoyal College of Music, London

Joined: 2008

First album: An Oasis album. Couldn’t really get away with not liking that band growing up in 90s Manchester.

Favourite ballet to play:The Two Pigeons. It’s a lovely score and having real, live birds flying around always adds an element of surprise.

Why the horn? I started on the tenor horn when my primary school formed a brass band.

Alternative career: According to the government quiz during the Covid pandemic, I ought to take up a career as a horse groom.

A particular place that inspires you: The Blue Ridge Parkway for its jaw dropping views and vivid colours.

Who inspires you outside of the music world: My wife for her kindness, endless patience and fierce intelligence.