Victoria Bunting

Instrument
Violin
Outside of BPO, what is your occupation?
Senior Account Executive for an Agricultural Insurance Broker (Barpax)
How long have you been a member of BPO?
Since 2016
What inspired you to take up your instrument?
At the age of 5 years old, I was given the opportunity to learn an instrument at School. After a few peripatetic lessons, my teacher said that I had a natural aptitude for the violin.
How did you come to join the orchestra?
It was natural progression. Starting off in the Birmingham Schools’ Orchestras when I was 8 years old and working my way up to Academy Chamber Orchestra and The City of Birmingham Symphony Youth Orchestra where I had a plethora of opportunities to play some incredible works and go on tour. I loved and still love music! As I was unable to pursue music as a full time career but still wanted to play, I was offered the opportunity to audition for BPO and I couldn’t say no… I’ve been here ever since and plan on being here for many years to come!
Most treasured occasion with the BPO?
My first day (albeit nerveing!) Beethovens 9th & Das Rheingold
Any moments you would rather forget?
None!
Favourite composer? Least favourite composer?
Best = Rachmaninov - Especially his 2nd Symphony!

Worst = Prokofiev (scythian suite)
Work(s) you would like to play before you die?
Holst. The Planets
Strauss Alpine Symphony
Hedwigs Theme John Williams
Beethovens 5th Symphony.
. Romeo & Juliet fantasy overture Tchaikovsky. .
Julius Fucik Entry of the Gladiators.