“a musical treat of rare quality”
— The Guardian“a phenomenal talent… infectious and entirely natural - musical communication ‘pur sang’”
— Jan Vriend, composerJoy is one of the most exciting musicians of her generation, combining cello, conducting and composing in a distinguished international career.
Since her debut concert series at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, she has performed as soloist across the major concert halls and as chamber musician alongside artists such as Dame Emma Kirkby and the Endellion Quartet.
As conductor, Joy has explored a diverse repertoire, including the first London performance of the Busoni Concerto for Piano, Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in 20 years.
She is an award winning composer, with her debut work premiered by the Arditti Quartet, commissions for the BBC and international broadcasts.
Joy holds a BA, MPhil and PhD in Composition from Cambridge.