Recognised for his mature and insightful musical interpretations, the young English 'cellist Richard Harwood began his studies with Joan Dickson, before continuing with other eminent teachers such as Steven Doane, David Waterman, Heinrich Schiff (University of Music and Dramatic Art, Vienna) and Ralph Kirshbaum (Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester).

He complemented his studies by taking master classes and lessons with Mstislav Rostropovich, Janos Starker, Steven Isserlis, Boris Pergamenschikow, Miklós Perényi, Bernard Greenhouse, Valentin Erben (Alban Berg Quartet), William Pleeth, Zara Nelsova, and Ferenc Rados.Since his critically acclaimed concerto debut at the age of ten, Richard has performed concerti and recitals in major British concert halls.Concerto tours and recital performances have taken him abroad to Europe, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation. Richard enjoys life as a recitalist and chamber musician. Richard plays a 'cello by Francesco Rugeri, dated 1692 Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.