Julian Waburton

Born in Yorkshire, Julian studied percussion with Chris Bradley at the University of Huddersfield.
After graduating with first class honours he continued his studies with David Corkhill, Michael Skinner and Richard Benjafield at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

At the forefront of a new generation of percussionists Julian is much sought after as a soloist, recitalist and ensemble player. Over the last two years he has given a series of critically acclaimed recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Tabernacle (Notting Hill), Harewood House and Flanders Festival, where the programme included Bartok's "Concerto for Two Pianos and Percussion". In addition he has given the world premiere of Joby Talbot's "Percussion Concerto" which was written especially for him. Abroad he has given a series of recitals with Colin Currie as the 'Percussion Duo, London' in Switzerland and has toured as a soloist throughout Brazil and India under the auspices of the British Council. Last Autumn the 'Percussion Duo, London' featured in the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.

An immensely versatile artist, during the 1998/99 season Julian also worked with the London Sinfonietta, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Endymion and Nash Ensembles, Icebreaker, Britten Sinfonia and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He has previously appeared as a soloist with the Richard Alston Dance Company performing Xenakis's "Psappha" and "Okho" in the U.K., Holland and on tour in Cyprus and China.

As a recitalist Julian has performed extensively throughout the U.K. including the Wigmore hall, Purcell Room, Barbican and Bridgewater Halls. Festival engagements have include recitals at the Buxton, Lichfield, Huddersfield Contemporary Music, Harrogate, Dartington Summer School and Chester Music Festivals where he has also collaborated on education projects with Joanna MacGregor and Matthew Barley.

Since making his BBC Radio 3 debut in 1997 as part of the Pebble Mill series (which was later featured on Radio 4's 'Pick of the Week'), Julian has broadcast regularly for Radio 3, most recently recording Joby Talbot's "Percussion Concerto" and giving the U.K. premiere of Brian Ferneyhough's "Incipits" for the BBC at the ICA with 'Ensemble Eposé'. In 1997 the BBc invited Julian to film and record a new work for their TV programme 'Music Makers'.

Julian is grateful for support from Sabian Ltd.

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