David frequently performs around the UK and has given lecture-recitals around the world. As a soloist, he has performed in an eclectic array of concert venues including the National Marine Aquarium and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. His passion for ensemble performance has resulted in collaborations with cellists, choirs, clarinetists, composers, electronics, flautists, guitarists, guitar orchestras, harpists, percussionists, pianists, recorder players, singers, and violinists. He has shared the stage with notable artists such as Dame Emma Kirkby, Gonville & Caius Choir, and the Military Wives. He performs as one half of Duo Palatino, with mezzo-soprano Sophie Kidwell. In 2019, he gave the world-premiere of the first ever piece for classical guitar and virtual reality headset at the EXPO Festival (University of Oxford).
Previous affiliations and awards include:

  • Guitarist for the New Art Music Ensemble (University of Durham)
  • Electric Guitarist for Durham University College Big Band
  • Winner of the Mabel Stoyel Memorial Cup in consecutive years at the Plymouth Festival of Music, Speech and Drama
  • Finalist of the Two Moor's Festival Young Musician’s Platform Competition
  • Plymouth Young Composer of the Year (runner-up)

​David studied with some of the world's leading musicians including:
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