RPO Chair Patrons
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About RPO Chair Patrons
Chair Patrons forge a relationship with a particular musician from the Orchestra. Becoming a Chair Patron will allow you to learn about the RPO from one of its members, and to uncover unique insights into our broader programme of activity.
You can choose whichever level of support you would like by choosing a particular musician, from Tutti all the way up to the Leader of the RPO. If you have an affinity with any orchestral instrument, you can choose to have your name associated with that particular instrument in the RPO, get to know your chosen musician and become part of the RPO family.
Become part of the RPO family
Select you Chair Patron Level
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| Tutti Musician | Sub-Principal | Co-Principal Musician | Principal Musician | Co-Leader | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
| Sub-Principal | |
|---|---|
| 6 | 8 |
| Co-Principal Musician | |
|---|---|
| 6 | 10 |
| Principal Musician | |
|---|---|
| 6 | 12 |
| Co-Leader | |
|---|---|
| 6 | 16 |
| Leader | |
|---|---|
| 6 | 20 |
Benefits
- Invitations to pre-concert and interval receptions
- Complimentary concert programmes
- Invitations to attend open rehearsals
- Invitations to RPO Insight Events*
- Priority booking for annual RPO Gala*
- Invitation to join International Patrons Trip*
- Acknowledgement of your support, online and in selected programmes
- Priority booking via the Development team
Become part of the RPO family
Select you Chair Patron Level
Suggested minimum donation
| Tutti Musician | Sub-Principal Musician | Co-Principal Musician | Principal Musician | Co-Leader | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit value (inc. VAT) | £560 | £740 | £930 | £1,110 | £1,470 | £1,840 |
| Suggested minimum donation** | £590 | £985 | £1,070 | £1,465 | £4,280 | £8,160 |
| Total cost per year | £1,150 | £1,725 | £2,000 | £2,575 | £5,750 | £10,000 |
| Tutti Musician | |
|---|---|
| Benefit value (inc. VAT) | £560 |
| Suggested minimum donation** | £590 |
| Total cost per year | £1,150 |
| Sub-Principal Musician | |
|---|---|
| Benefit value (inc. VAT) | £740 |
| Suggested minimum donation** | £985 |
| Total cost per year | £1,725 |
| Co-Principal Musician | |
|---|---|
| Benefit value (inc. VAT) | £930 |
| Suggested minimum donation** | £1,070 |
| Total cost per year | £2,000 |
| Principal Musician | |
|---|---|
| Benefit value (inc. VAT) | £1,110 |
| Suggested minimum donation** | £1,465 |
| Total cost per year | £2,575 |
| Co-Leader | |
|---|---|
| Benefit value (inc. VAT) | £1,470 |
| Suggested minimum donation** | £4,280 |
| Total cost per year | £5,750 |
| Leader | |
|---|---|
| Benefit value (inc. VAT) | £1,840 |
| Suggested minimum donation** | £8,160 |
| Total cost per year | £10,000 |
*Subject to an additional cost.
**This is a suggested voluntary donation and is therefore eligible for Gift Aid.
Please call us if you would like to purchase the benefits package separately.
RPO Chair Patrons
Sub-Principal First Violin,
Shana Douglas
Chair Patron,
John and Lucinda Sunnucks
First Violin,
Esther Kim
Chair Patron,
John and Mary Watt
First Violin,
Erik Chapman
AFRPO Chair Patron,
Barry and Lilia Bloom
First Violin,
Adriana Iacovache-Pana
Chair Patron,
The Gabrán Family
Principal Second Violin,
Andrew Storey
Chair Patron,
Peter and Jane Lumley
Second Violin,
Jennifer Christie
Chair Patron,
Lou Whitehorn
Second Violin,
Peter Graham
Chair Patron,
The Ericsson Family
Second Violin,
Stephen Payne
Chair Patron,
Jonathan and Shamim Warwick
Second Violin,
Sali-Wyn Ryan
Chair Patron,
Adam and Jane Warby
Principal Viola,
Abigail Fenna
Chair Patron,
Nabil and Mai Habba
Viola
Chair Patron,
Saker Nusseibeh and Family
Viola,
Ugne Tiškutė
Chair Patron,
Jo Whiterod
Co-Principal Cello,
Jonathan Ayling
Chair Patron,
Alan Maund
Cello,
Roberto Sorrentino
Chair Patron,
Tim and Victoria Whiting
Cello
Chair Patron,
Martin and Liane McCourt
Cello,
Rachel van der Tang
Chair Patron,
Dr Simon Worrell and Christopher Dickins
Cello,
Naomi Watts
Chair Patron,
Nicholas and Caroline Bewes
Principal Double Bass,
Jason Henery
Chair Patron,
Carrie and Greg Schulze
Double Bass,
Ben Wolstenholme
Chair Patron,
Jeff and Petra Hochman
Sub-Principal Flute,
Joanna Marsh
Chair Patron,
Sir Robert and Lady Wilson
Principal Cor Anglais,
Patrick Flanaghan
Chair Patron,
Tim Cagney and David Wilson
Principal Clarinet,
Katherine Lacy
Chair Patron,
Richard and Geraldine Prosser
Principal Bass Clarinet,
Katy Ayling
Chair Patron,
Sophie Gasperment
Principal Contrabassoon,
Fraser Gordon
Chair Patron,
Peter and Sarah Harris
Principal Horn,
Alexander Edmundson
Chair Patron,
Grant and Brigitte Gordon
Horn,
Finlay Bain
Chair Patron,
Kevin Walker and Jay Foley
Principal Trombone,
Matthew Gee
Chair Patron,
Nina and Wolter Brenninkmeijer
Trombone
Chair Patron,
Henry and Sheena Lumley
Trombone
Chair Patron,
Philip Back and Beverly LeBlanc
Principal Bass Trombone,
Josh Cirtina
Chair Patron,
James Williams and Edward Lidster
Co-Principal Percussion,
Martin Owens
Chair Patron,
Gillian May King
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for?
For more information, or to enquire about supporting the Co-Leader or Leader positions, please contact the Development team.
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