Martin Radford

STEREO ART 11:11 DEBUT ALBUM. BUY IT HERE!



Martin Radford is from the Shetland Islands. He started playing the cello at 7 and won a scholarship to study at St. Mary's Music School, Edinburgh at 15. He graduated from the Royal College of Music in London, studying with Anna Shuttleworth and having regular classes with Joan Dickson and William Pleeth.



He has since toured worldwide in his capacity as solo, chamber and session musician. He has had several works written for him and has a keen interest in contemporary classical music. He regularly performs with World Music artists and a recording with cello and newly discovered vocals of the late Qawwali master Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan co-written and produced by Gaudi was released worldwide in August 2007. It has recently been nominated for a World Music Award.



Martin is in great demand as a composer and musical collaborator and the last few years have seen releases and performances with many diverse artists. 2007 saw him give over 100 performances in the UK and abroad with featured recordings reaching No.1 in music charts in Europe and America. 2008 included performances in Europe and USA with Stereo Art and The Pan I Am.



STEREOART is the project as a collective with Tatsuji Mikajiri (aka. Pop) and guest artists. Their debut album 11:11 was completed in January 2008 and they are currently recording the sequel.
Martin has recently been recording and performing with Edward Larrikin and plays cello/keyboards with THE PAN I AM.
He is also Event Coordinator of the London International Piano Competition which will take place 18-28 April 2009 at the Southbank centre, London.