The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to welcome our new No.3 Horn, Zoë Tweed, who formally took the position on Wednesday 6 December.
Zoë grew up in Wells, Somerset and began playing Euphonium at age 6 before switching to the trombone, then settling on the French Horn at age 9. She was taught by Simon de Souza at Wells Cathedral School before moving to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music for both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, where she was supported by the Elton John Scholarship.
Zoë was given her first trial in her second year with Scottish Chamber Orchestra and continued to freelance with various orchestras during and after finishing her studies, including appearing as guest Principal horn with the Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. She joined the RPO as 3rd Horn a year after finishing her studies in December 2023.
Zoë has recorded music for film and TV and enjoys a wide variety of musical genres, and as a Countess of Munster Recital Scheme Artist, she performs solo recitals across the UK.