Lucy Humphris

Lucy Humphris is a highly acclaimed and innovative young trumpeter from the UK. Noted for her versatility and fresh approach, she seeks to expand the repertoire of her instrument. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, where she earned a first-class degree in 2019, Lucy has had a remarkable career path. At just 15, she won the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra Brass Academy Candide Award in 2012. She is known for her engaging performances and collaborations across genres. Her debut album, *Obscurus*, was released in March 2023, further cementing her reputation as a creative and dynamic musician.

Lucy has also been involved in various notable projects and performances. These include collaborating with The Ligeti Quartet and working with composer Bethan Morgan-Williams for the Royal Academy of Music's *200 Pieces* project. Additionally, she premiered an original arrangement of Janáček's *In The Mists* and performed at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in 2018, where she premiered *Ostria* by Fillipos Raskovic. Her work with composer Peter Maxwell Davies is also noteworthy, particularly her performance of *Litany for a Ruined Chapel Between Sheep and Shore*. She was named one of Classic FM's Rising Stars in 2023, highlighting her rising influence in the music scene.

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