Emma-Ruth Richards (b1985)completed her MMus in composition with Arlene Sierra, Judith Weir & Pavel Novak, she is now studying for a PhD at the RNCM with David Horne. She has worked with The Schubert Ensemble, Huw Watkins & the BBC NOW, H.K Gruber, Royal Marines & been in workshops with Pierre Boulez, Henri Dutilleux, Jeremy Huw Williams, Ensemble Bash & BCMG. Shes directed rehearsals of the Cardiff Contemporary Music Group and played extensively in orchestras and Contemporary Music Groups.