Biography —

Wigmore Soloists is a new chamber ensemble comprising a roster of outstanding musicians, led by artistic director Michael Collins and created with Wigmore Hall’s Director, John Gilhooly.

This new and innovative ensemble performs repertoire both old and new, and commissions leading composers to expand upon the extensive catalogue of chamber music works. With a large core line up of string quintet, wind quintet and piano, the group performs a wide and varied repertoire and is dedicated to revitalising great works at the highest level.

Taking the name of one of the world’s most iconic concert halls (the first time an ensemble has been given this honour), the group gives regular concerts at Wigmore Hall and in other major venues around the world. The ensemble has recorded six discs with BIS Records which have received high critical acclaim from Gramophone, BBC Music Magazine, The Strad, and a Diapson d’Or Award for their 2023 recordings of the Berwald and Beethoven Septets. Winter 2026 will showcase their upcoming release of Brahms’ chamber works with BIS Records.

Since the ensemble’s formation in 2021, the Wigmore Soloists have seen performances at the Het Concertgebouw, National Concert Hall Dublin, Yamaha Hall Tokyo, Sociedad Filarmónica de Bilbao, and CSO ADA Concert Hall alongside their ongoing series at Wigmore Hall. The 25/26 season features a Southern Europe tour and the group’s premiere performance at Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín.