Artistic Director
Peter Bussereau (violin)

Peter was awarded the silver medal at the Guildhall School of Music for gaining the highest marks for his diploma recital whilst also studying for a Mathematics degree at Royal Holloway College, University of London. Peter was proud to conclude his student days at RHC by performing the violin concerto by Johannes Brahms. Shortly afterward he took up a position with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and subsequently moved to the BBC Concert Orchestra, where he became a Principal Violinist.

After studying at the Guildhall School under Max Morgan Peter has continued to be mentored by such distinguished teachers as Hugh Bean, Remus Azoitei and Clare Thompson. In September 2007 Peter was awarded an Honorary Master of Arts degree from the new University of Bedfordshire (the first degree awarded by this new university) for his services to music in Bedfordshire.

Peter has had a life-long passion for performing the violin concerto repertoire and chamber music. As Artistic Director of Symphonia Academica Peter works with passionate and exciting musicians to deliver imaginatively curated chamber music performances for music lovers, aiming to draw their audience into the world of their music.

Yukiko Osedo (piano)

Yukiko completed an undergraduate Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Studies under the tutelage of Professor Moriyasu at Toho University,Tokyo. Following her undergraduate degree, she undertook a diploma of ensemble accompaniment there and then a Master in Piano at the Royal Antwerp Conservatoire of Music under Pascal Sigrist, graduating top of the class. In Australia, she was also under the tutelage of Professor Max Cooke, an Adjunct Professor at Monash University's School of Music. Having performed concertos, solo recitals, and chamber groups and accompanied all over the world, including touring Europe with the Antwerp Conservatoire Orchestra, a concert recital series in Australia in 1999. Based in London since 2000, she performs regularly both as a soloist and an accompanist performing at such venues as the Barber Concert Hall at Birmingham University, Cambridge University, St George's Bristol, and Barnes Music Festival.

Marcus Broome (violin and viola)

After his studies at the Dartington College of Arts and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Marcus performed as a member of the McCapra string quartet, including being coached by Malcolm Arnold in performances of his own quartets. Marcus then took up appointments as a sub-principal violin with the BBC Concert Orchestra and as a member of the Britten Sinfonia and frequently plays with the English Chamber Orchestra.

Marcus' love of chamber music has led him to perform throughout his career with various chamber ensembles and is passionate about a project which he has established to raise funds for the Samaritans through performances in London.

Marcus lives with the artist Gabriela Schutz and a lively family.

Judit Kelemen (viola)

Judit Kelemen started to play violin when she was 6, later being drawn to the dark tones of the viola to which she switched. On completion of her studies at Liszt Ferenc Music Academy in Budapest and she accepted a position as a member of Festival Orchestra Budapest. Judit became the co-principal viola of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra from 1998 till 2008. In 2008 she moved to be a member of Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in Doha. In 2017 Judit moved to the UK to take up a position with the BBC Concert Orchestra. During her career Judit has worked with world famous conductors and soloists.

Throughout her varied musical life Judit has found great pleasure and an artistic energy from playing in various chamber music ensembles.

Jacqueline Phillips (cello)

Jacqueline's talent as a cellist was discovered at an early age and she went on to study with legendary teachers including William Pleeth, Amaryllis Fleming, Aldo Perisot, Joan Dickson and has emerged as an extraordinarily versatile and well-rounded musician; undoubtedly one of the finest British cellists of her generation, with a career that has taken her round the world, including a trip to Italy to win the Rovere d'Oro International competition in Genoa.

As an orchestral musician she is much in demand, guest leading the Irish Chamber Orchestra, guest sub-principle of BBC Phil and guest co- leading the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Concert Orchestra. Jacqueline derives great artistic satisfaction from performing both as a soloist and from performing chamber music with many chamber ensembles.

Nicola Summerscales (flute)

Nicola is an alumnus of Chetham's School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, where Nicola graduated with a BMus Hons and a Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction. Whilst a student at the RAM Nicola had the pleasure of studying with the flautists Michael Cox, Kate Hill, Patricia Morris and Karen Jones.

Following her studies Nicola's freelance career has led her to perform with many of the country's leading orchestras and at leading music festivals and venues. A prize-winning chamber musician, Nicola founded the Nephele Ensemble, the ensemble being featured as a Park Lane Young Artist and was a winner of the Tunnell Trust. A firm supporter of Contemporary music, they commissioned works from Timothy Salter, Stuart MacRae and Colin Riley which were premiered to critical acclaim in the Purcell Room. Nicola's enthusiasm for music has also led her to be a passionate teacher of the flute and an ABRSM examiner.

Julian Metzger (Cello)

Julian's passion for cello playing started as a child going on to study with such eminent teachers as Ioan Davies, Stefan Popov and Raphael Wallfisch along with masterclasses with David Strange, Steve Doan, Yfrah Neaman, Paul Roberts and Norbert Brainin.

Julian is a prolific chamber musician performing much of the standard chamber music repertoire for strings and strings and piano. He is a founder member of the Metzger ensemble which explored works for flute and string trio by composers such as Mozart, Crusell, Krommer, Kummer and Copland, and the string trio repertoire, including works by Beethoven, Alwyn, Mozart and Naumann. In 2018 Julian and Marco Fatichenti created the Elysian Music Festival. Julian is also a member of a trio with Lisa Nelsen (flute) and Paul Turner (piano). As a passionate concerto soloist, Julian has performed virtually the entire standard concerto repertoire as well as several lesser-known works.

Julian is also a passionate and committed teacher. In addition to private students Julian also teaches cello and coaches chamber music at the Purcell School, Kimbolton School, Warwick University and Bedford Girls' School. He has given masterclasses at Wells Cathedral School, New College School (Oxford) and for the Milton Keynes Music Service and has tutored on chamber music courses at Benslow in Hitchin and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.