Modern Musician
Gwen is a versatile double bassist working professionally in a myriad of musical genres. She completed her studies in 2016 with an MPerf from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama under the exceptional tutelage of Mr. Colin Paris. During her studies Gwen performed alongside the London Symphony Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhausorchester, Ensemble Intercontemporain, and with the International Ensemble Modern Academy.
“a very active, engaged young musician”
Classical | Contemporary | Chamber | Session
Contemporary Performer
Gwen works regularly as an improviser, session musician, with contemporary music projects, large orchestral performances, new and classic musicals, as well as in small chamber settings. Gwen has performed throughout Europe and the United States with ensembles such as the London Contemporary Orchestra, the Phoenix Symphony, Chineke! Orchestra, Plus-Minus Ensemble, Hyperion Ensemble UK, as well as acting as a founding member of Ensemble x.y. She is a regular performer at the London Contemporary Music Festival and the BBC Proms. Gwen can be heard on popular albums by Thom Yorke, as well as cast recordings for the Stephen Schwartz musical Working!, Joanna Bailie’s Artificial Environments, and various film soundtracks.
Gwen Reed 