by Myrddin Rees Davies
Hi! I’m Myrddin (a Welsh name pronounced Mur-then, which is normally the first question people ask me), and I’m the new assistant to the executive director. I’m really excited to be working for the IHS, and I will be your point-of-call should you have any questions about your membership.
I’ve been around brass instruments for most of my life, growing up as part of the UK’s wonderful tradition of brass banding and eventually finding my way onto the horn. After studies in Oxford and London, I joined the Cairo Symphony Orchestra and spent three adventurous (both on and off stage) years as principal horn, performing across Egypt and the Middle East.
In 2022, I left Cairo to move to France to be with my partner, a decision which those of you familiar with British politics will know is more difficult than it has been in the past. However, it was a wonderful year, getting up early every day to take French lessons at the town hall, looking after two children as an au pair, and taking on an internship at a leading Parisian classical agency.
Having enjoyed this taste of arts management, I joined UK-based agency Avanti Arts in 2023 as an assistant artist manager, a job in which I feel tremendously fortunate to be able to work with a wide range of world-class musicians—and to go to plenty of concerts.
I am terrifically excited to be starting in this new role at the IHS alongside my other position, and I am very much looking forward to helping and connecting with you all in the future!
