Thomas Carroll

There are two distinct musicians named Thomas Carroll in the information available:

1. **Thomas Carroll, the cellist**: Born in Swansea, Wales, Thomas Carroll is an acclaimed classical cellist noted for his expressive and intelligent playing. He won prestigious competitions such as the Young Concert Artists Trust in London and Young Concert Artists in New York. Carroll has given acclaimed recitals in major venues including Wigmore Hall in London and Alice Tully Hall in New York, and appeared as a soloist with renowned orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra and Vienna Chamber Orchestra. He is also an esteemed chamber musician, collaborating with notable quartets and soloists. Carroll serves as a professor of cello at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne and previously taught at the Royal College of Music in London and Yehudi Menuhin School.

2. **Thomas Carroll, the clarinetist and instrument builder**: This Thomas Carroll is a specialist in period clarinets and related early wind instruments. He performs extensively across North America and Europe on historical clarinets and chalumeaux, and holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Indiana University, and The Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. He is principal clarinetist with several period instrument ensembles including Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Boston Baroque. Carroll is also a skilled instrument builder focused on 18th and 19th century clarinets, producing instruments for historically informed performance. Additionally, he co-founded the chamber ensemble Arpeggione and is active as an educator and scholar of historical clarinet performance.

Given your provided releases (Brahms, Penderecki & Hindemith chamber works, Schubert Trio, etc.), which align with cello and chamber music repertoire, the most relevant biography is for **Thomas Carroll the cellist**.

**Thomas Carroll is a Welsh cellist celebrated for his passionate, authoritative playing. Winner of major competitions in London and New York, he has performed internationally in venues such as Wigmore Hall and Alice Tully Hall. As a soloist, he has collaborated with leading orchestras including the London Symphony, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and Royal Philharmonic. A sought-after chamber musician, Carroll works with prominent quartets and soloists. He is also a dedicated educator, currently a professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne, having taught at the Royal College of Music and Yehudi Menuhin School previously. His recordings of classical sonatas and concertos capture his deep musical intelligence and warmth.**

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