Alex Acomb

Alex Acomb is a British cellist and since 2025 has been Tutti Cello in National Symphony Orchestra Ireland based in Dublin. 

Alex has performed and freelanced with numerous orchestras including Ulster Orchestra and NSOI. He also performs with orchestras around London including Orpheus Sinfonia and London City Orchestra. Alex has also performed in numerous festivals around the UK including recently Dorset Opera Festival. 

Alex has played in masterclasses with internationally renowned musicians such as Andras Keller, Jonathan Aasgaard, Adrien Brendel & Sandy Baillie. He has also received chamber music coaching and mentoring from members of the Endellion and Takács Quartets among others. 

Alex studied for his masters at GSMD, having been awarded a scholarship, under Tim Lowe, and previously with Sue Lowe, Nick Byrne and Jayne Spencer. He previously studied Music at Durham University, graduating with First Class Honours. He plays on a 1900s Collin-Mézin cello, which has been generously loaned to him.