Howard Beach (harpsichordist)

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Howard Beach (born 10th December 1966) is a British harpsichord player & member of baroque group Red Priest

Howard has performed and recorded extensively on both harpshichord and piano as a continuo player and concerto soloist. He has performed with artists including Les Arts Florissants, the Apollo Chamber Orchestra and the London Mozart Players at concert halls throughout Europe, Canada, and the Far East as well as many UK venues.

Howard has been working with Piers Adams, recorder player from Red Priest since 1989. As well as giving recitals, they hold 'Recorder Roadshows' around the country which include masterclasses and workshops for children combined with a concert performance of specially written works.

Howard broadcasts frequently on radio and has been consultant and performer for programmes on UK's Channel 4.