Alastair Roberts

Born in Sale, Alastair Roberts attended the Royal Manchester College of Music on being awarded a Junior Exhibition. One of Alastair's teachers at the college was Peter Lloyd, who was principal flute for many years with the London Symphony Orchestra. He then went on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music with Trevor Wye and David Butt, the latter being a former first flute with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. During his time at the College, Alastair played in the RNCM Symphonic Wind Band, First Orchestra, and in the orchestra for the RNCM’s production of Belshazzar’s Feast. On leaving the RNCM, Alastair became head of music at a comprehensive in Lancashire, staying in the role for 37 years. He later worked for Manchester Grammar School, teaching in their music department. Alongside, his teaching, and in retirement, Alastair has played with a number of orchestras in Manchester, these including the Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra and the Cheshire Sinfonia, as well as being a member of several chamber groups, one being the Telemann Baroque Ensemble. On top of this, he's played solo flute recitals, which included such works as the Telemann Suite in A minor, Brandenburg Concertos Numbers 2 and 4, and the Khachaturian flute concerto. He has also played Bach and Jack Hawes.