Originally from Devon in the UK, Sarah Humphrys studied recorder, baroque oboe and shawm at the Royal College of Music in London, and at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland. She now enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player and teacher.

Sarah performs throughout Europe with her two chamber groups- Ensemble Meridiana, the recipients of 3 major international chamber music awards, and Fontanella, recorder quintet. Sarah was principal oboe of the European Union Baroque Orchestra in 2005-06. She now plays with period instrument ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the Gabrieli Consort, I Fagiolini, the Sixteen, La Nuova Musica and the English Concert.

Sarah has performed as a principal player in seasons at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre since 2003 and has played on soundtracks including Shrek 3 and Wolf Hall.

www.ensemblemeridiana.com
www.fontanella.co.uk