'Julian Perkins is a firm favourite with our audiences at Handel House. He combines an unflappable and personable manner with an expert knowledge of the Baroque era, and of Handel in particular.'

Julian Perkins is a soloist, chamber musician and conductor. Primarily a Baroque and Classical music specialist, he performs with many of Europe’s leading period instrument ensembles, collaborates with renowned soloists, and directs The British Camerata.

After reading music at King’s College, Cambridge, Julian studied at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, the Royal Academy of Music, and with Trevor Pinnock CBE. Awards have included the prestigious Ian Fleming Award, Countess of Munster Trust Awards, Leverhulme Trust Award, Finzi Scholarship and Wingate Scholarship. He also teaches at the Royal Academy of Music and writes articles for various international publications.