Biography
Tim spends much of his time playing solo and chamber recitals throughout the UK and Europe. He regularly plays in major London venues including Wigmore Hall, Kings Place, QEH, Cadogan Hall, Purcell Room and Milton Court. He has also played many of the major cello concertos in recent seasons.
Tim has recorded chamber music CDs for various labels, including recently for Deutsche Grammophon, Naxos, and Champs Hill.
As an orchestral player, Tim is Guest Principal Cello with many major UK leading orchestras including the English Chamber Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Sinfonia of London.
Tim has played on many TV and film scores including James Bond, Mission Impossible, Downton Abbey and many more.
Tim is Cello Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he has a large class and also coaches chamber music. He teaches and coaches regularly on courses and festivals throughout the UK and Europe.
He is the Artistic Director of York Chamber Music Festival.
He plays a cello made by Carolus Tononi in Bologna in 1716.
“… compelling in every respect: probing, virtuosic and yielding by turns – a true example of outstanding musicianship.” Musical Opinion-Wigmore Hall recital
“…the evening belonged to ‘cellist Tim Lowe, who gave a passionate and energetic performance …displaying remarkable agility, emotional maturity and an assertive sound..” James Palmer, Wigmore Hall
Listen
Wigmore live Tim Lowe (cello) and James Ballieu (piano), Tchaikovsky , Valse sentimenatle
Wigmore live Tim Lowe (cello) and James Ballieu (piano), Tchailkovsky, Nocturne
Watch
Tim playing with
Andrew Brownell
In concert Belgrade
Beethoven C major sonata Op.102
Tim playing with
Andrew Brownell
In concert Belgrade
Moeran prelude
Tim playing with
Andrew Brownell
In concert Belgrade
Brahms F major sonata