Thomas Pickering
As a virtuoso recorder player, Baroque flautist and harpsichordist, Thomas is a dynamic and versatile force within the early music scene. Recent engagements have included playing in the Royal Opera House's Olivier Award-winning production of Alcina, performances of L'Orfeo with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at Glyndebourne.
Additionally, he co-directs internationally acclaimed ensemble Apollo's Cabinet. Winners of the Royal Overseas League Mixed Ensemble prize, Utrecht Oude Muziek Competiton and the Göttingen International Händel Competition, the group offer a signature mix of storytelling, dancing, poetry and acting to bring historical performance to modern audiences.
Alongside his performing career, he is also developing a distinctive profile as a recording producer for early-music projects, bringing stylistic insight and a collaborative approach to a growing number of album recordings.