David studied with Rodney Friend at the Royal College of Music in London, graduating in 1985. He returned to New Zealand for family reasons following a period of freelancing in England, becoming a member of the NZSO in 1987. Highlights since joining the NZSO include Strauss, Bruckner and Wagner with Franz-Paul Decker, Shostakovich with Rostropovich and performing in the Musikverein in Vienna on the recent European tour.
In addition to recently completing a MMgt degree focusing on organisational aspects of a symphony orchestra, David is trying to master the distinction between caramelisation and burning in the kitchen before alienating too many of his friends. He is married to Pascale Parenteau and the household is run very efficiently by their two delightful children, Dominique and Anne-Sophie.
Wellington Community Trust