James Gilbert

James is a London-based clarinettist and enjoys a varied international performing career. James
devotes much of his work to performing with most of the leading symphony orchestras in the UK.
He has regularly appeared as Guest Principal with ensembles such as the London Symphony
Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Also an active chamber musician, he is a member of Wind Quintet Ensemble Renard, who have
quickly emerged onto the scene as one of the UK’s most promising young chamber ensembles.
With the Ensemble, he looks forward to appearing at the Aldeburgh Festival 2025, premiering a
new commission by Cheryl Frances-Hoad and performing as soloist, ‘Dialogues de l’ombre
double’ by Boulez in celebration of his centenary.