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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, 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 vocals of the late Qawwali master Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan co-written and produced by Gaudi was released worldwide in 2007 and 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 including Skunk Anansie, Guillemots, Patrick Wolf, Fightstar & Luke Solomon. His performances in the UK and overseas have received critical acclaim with featured recordings reaching No.1 in music charts in Europe and America.
Stereoart is his latest project as a collective with Tatsuji Mikajiri and several guest artists. Their debut album 11:11 was completed in January 2008 and in 2010 they will collaborate on a project with Yamaha. He is also Event Coordinator of the London International Piano Competition, and despite his obsession with 11:11, Martin Radford records, tours and performs with the best bands in the land.
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