Martin Roscoe is a versatile musician who flourishes in performance, whether as a concerto soloist, recitalist or chamber musician. He is an artist who endeavours always to serve the composer and the music. His enduring popularity and solid reputation are built on a deeply thoughtful musicianship which is allied to an easy rapport with audiences and fellow musicians alike.
One of Britain’s most prolific recitalists, Roscoe performs at the Wigmore Hall every season. His chamber music partnerships include some long standing collaborations with artists such as Tasmin Little, Michael Collins, Peter Donohoe, Steven Osborne, the Leopold String Trio and the Brodsky, Endellion and Sorrel Quartets.
Roscoe’s numerous recording projects have included recent releases such as James MacMillan’s The Berserking for Chandos and the ongoing series of Beethoven violin sonatas with Peter Cropper for Sanctuary Classics. He is now recording the complete piano sonatas for the Deux-Elles label.
Roscoe’s current diary includes concerto performances with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and recordings with the BBC Philharmonic. His chamber engagements include performances at the Wigmore Hall, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester and Musée d’Orsay, Paris. During the 2009/10 season he will record a disc of French repertoire for violin and piano with the young violinist Jennifer Pike.
“…Roscoe remains one of the most reassuring voices, bringing mastery and sheer musical quality to bear on everything he plays…”
(The Gramophone)