David Adams

British string player David Adams is notable in that he plays violin and viola with equal enthusiasm. He is also broadly active as an orchestral musician, a conductor from the violin, and a chamber player. Adams' father was principal violist with the venerable Hallé Orchestra in Manchester. Adams and his wife, professional cellist Alice Neary, have served as joint artistic directors of the Penarth Chamber Music Festival at Penarth Pier in South Wales. Adams studied at Chetham's School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music, then moved to the U.S. for further work w...