I am Eldon Bradfield, a violinist, violist, and composer based in Glasgow. I hold a BMus (Honours of the first class) from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and have worked as a musician, manager, and composer/arranger across many genres and performance settings in the UK and Europe. Currently I’m arranging Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy for my cross-genre folk ensemble Mother Tongues, curating a chamber concert celebrating the work, philosophy, and photography of Ernest Bloch, and co-managing Garúa Tango Club. I also teach at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music and enjoy creating and performing with a wide range of ensembles. In my role as a teacher, I compose and arrange pedagogy-oriented pieces from grades 1 to 3, tailored to my student's strengths and areas for improvement.

Eldon Oliver Bradfield

I am Eldon Bradfield, a violinist, violist, and composer based in Glasgow. I hold a BMus (Honours of the first class) from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and have worked as a musician, manager, and composer/arranger across many genres and performance settings in the UK and Europe. Currently I’m arranging Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy for my cross-genre folk ensemble Mother Tongues, curating a chamber concert celebrating the work, philosophy, and photography of Ernest Bloch, and co-managing Garúa Tango Club. I also teach at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music and enjoy creating and performing with a wide range of ensembles. In my role as a teacher, I compose and arrange pedagogy-oriented pieces from grades 1 to 3, tailored to my student's strengths and areas for improvement.

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I am Eldon Bradfield, a violinist, violist, and composer based in Glasgow. I hold a BMus (Honours of the first class) from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and have worked as a musician, manager, and composer/arranger across many genres and performance settings in the UK and Europe.

Currently I’m arranging Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy for my cross-genre folk ensemble Mother Tongues, curating a chamber concert celebrating the work, philosophy, and photography of Ernest Bloch, and co-managing Garúa Tango Club. I also teach at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music and enjoy creating and performing with a wide range of ensembles. In my role as a teacher, I compose and arrange pedagogy-oriented pieces from grades 1 to 3, tailored to my student’s strengths and areas for improvement.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Manager at Mother Tongues
September 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and manager of a cross-genre folk ensemble; responsible for programming, coordination, and outreach.
Co-administrator at Garúa Tango Club
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-administrator of a tango ensemble; involved in organization and operations.
Member at Mackintosh Ensemble
September 1, 2025 - Present
Member of the Mackintosh Ensemble; ongoing collaboration.
Member at Glasgow Bach Cantatas Project
October 1, 2022 - Present
Performer and contributor to Bach cantata projects.
Performer at MONO of Japan – European Tour (50th Anniversary)
October 1, 2024 - Present
Chamber ensemble participation for the European leg of MONO of Japan’s 50th Anniversary World Tour.
Member at Mystery Ensemble (promoted by Red Events)
August 1, 2025 - Present
Ensemble member; collaboration and performance.
Performer at Red Note Factory Weekend
October 1, 2024 - Present
Participant in a contemporary music weekend; performance and development.

Education

BMus (Honours) in Violin Performance at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Qualifications

Benedetti Foundation Ambassador
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Chicago Federation of Musicians Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - February 18, 2026
Edinburgh Competition Festival Open Chamber Competition (viola) – winner
January 1, 2023 - February 18, 2026
Music Performance Trust Fund’s Family Scholarship essay competition – winner
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
King’s Peak International Music Competition – 3rd Place
January 1, 2021 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE603 0
    A piece composed for chamber ensemble out of a tune I wrote using only the natural harmonics of the violin.
    uniE603 0
    A composition for chamber ensemble based around natural harmonics, patterns, and consonance.
    uniE603 Proceed and Be Bold
    A short, jazz-themed composition for my father, a jazz saxophonist.
    paper Poems of the Sea, Mvt.2
    My arrangement for string quartet and flute of Ernest Bloch's piano piece.
    paper Poems of the Sea, Mvt.1
    My arrangement of Ernest Bloch's piano composition for string quartet and flute.