PATRICK SAVAGE
Violin
Australian-born violinist and composer Patrick Savage enjoys a diverse international career that spans classical, cinematic, and popular music. A former Principal First Violin of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and first violinist of the Tippett String Quartet, Mr. Savage has performed as guest concertmaster with leading orchestras worldwide. He currently serves as the first violinist for the West End production of Hamilton in London.
In 2024, Mr. Savage released the critically acclaimed The Golden Age of Hollywood: Concert Works for Violin and Piano, in collaboration with pianist Martin Cousin. Featuring world-premiere recordings of rare works by legendary Hollywood composers, the album was named Chamber Music Choice of the Month by BBC Music Magazine in June 2024.
A frequent presence on Australian radio, Mr. Savage recently completed a set of premiere recordings for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, including his own violin and piano arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ score for the 1905 silent film, The Assassination of the Duke of Guise.
Beyond the concert platform, Mr. Savage is a member of BAFTA and an accomplished composer for film and television. His scoring work, in collaboration with French composer Holeg Spies, includes the scores for the cult horror film The Human Centipede and the award-winning Abruptio. As a session violinist, his playing can be heard in numerous major film scores, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid (2023), as well as in popular television series such as Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife.