Francesca is a successful freelance French horn player and the Principal Horn of Orchestra of the Swan. After graduating from Newnham College, Cambridge and the Royal Academy of Music she became Principal Horn of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Santiago, Chile. Upon returning to the UK she has become an established soloist and orchestral and chamber musician.
Francesca has performed as Principal Horn with numerous orchestras, including the London Contemporary Orchestra, Welsh National Opera, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the RTE National Symphony Orchestra. She works regularly in theatres including the Royal Shakespeare Company and also tours the country performing live soundtracks for feature films. Francesca regularly works as a session musician recording music across multiple genres.
Francesca firmly believes in the importance of music education for all and is a passionate educator. She is a regular tutor with the National Childrens Orchestra of Great Britain and she teaches at the Royal College of Music Junior Department and at Guildford High School. She takes part in numerous education and outreach projects and has a huge breadth of experience working with young people.
Francesca believes in the power of music and has performed in dementia care homes and hospitals to bring a little light to those in need.