Jessica is a dynamic and versatile violinist, known for her poise and musicality across orchestral, chamber, session, and musical theatre settings.
She holds a Master of Performance from the Royal College of Music, where she studied with Sasha Rozhdestvensky, and a Bachelor of Music (Hons) from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Bartosz Woroch. Prior to this, she trained privately in Madrid with Sergey Fatkulin, and was invited to perform at the Llanes Music Festival.
Jessica has performed with prestigious ensembles including the London Concert Orchestra and Sinfonia Smith Square, and has led or co-led orchestras such as the Ripieno Players, Fidelio Orchestra and the Guildhall Session Orchestra. She has worked under renowned conductors including Sakari Oramo, Vasily Petrenko, Ryan Bancroft, and Michael Tilson Thomas, and led Cumbria Opera Group’s Don Giovanni (2023), as well as several RCM productions under Michael Rosewell.
Her versatility extends to musical theatre, where she has played in productions such as Oliver, Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, West End Eurovision, and featured on the original cast recording of Between. This summer, she is delighted to be playing on the Moulin Rouge World Tour.
As second violinist of Quartet Draig, Young Artists at the Cowbridge Music Festival (2024–25), she recently recorded for the group’s debut digital album Gwlad y Gân (Land of Song) due for release later this year. Jessica also performs with 97 Ensemble, championing female and underrepresented composers, and previously led RCM’s New Perspectives ensemble. Chamber highlights include the Maiastra Piano Quintet and prize-winning De Kooning Ensemble (Ivan Sutton Prize, 2021).
Beyond classical performance, Jessica has recorded and toured with artists such as Balimaya Project, Ryan MacKenzie, Jai McDowall, and Frenchie, including a sold-out performance at Barbican Hall in 2023 for Balimaya.
Passionate about education, Jessica teaches violin at Langley Hall Music Academy and maintains a private teaching practice. She has also worked with the National Children’s Orchestra and delivered workshops across schools in London and the South West.
Jessica plays a Bernadel violin dated 1844.
