Timothy Ridout

Bio

Timothy Ridout is a British violist born in London in 1995. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the Kronberg Academy, where he worked with leading teachers including Nobuko Imai and Tabea Zimmermann. Ridout has won several international competitions, including the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and the William Primrose International Viola Competition, establishing himself as one of the leading violists of his generation. He performs regularly as a soloist with orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre National de France, and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Ridout is also an active chamber musician, collaborating with artists including Steven Isserlis, Isabelle Faust, and the Chiaroscuro Quartet. His recordings include works by Hindemith, Bach, and contemporary composers, released on labels such as Harmonia Mundi and Champs Hill Records.