Joanna Borrett is a composer and cellist. She has had several books of string music published which have been well received by critics, and two of her duets are included in the 2024 ABRSM cello syllabus.

Joanna’s first string orchestra work – Clan – was recorded by Her Ensemble  in 2024. The recording was chosen as Album of the Weekend by Scala Radio, Video of the Day by Gramophone   and the third movement has been played on Radio 3’s programmes  Earlier  and Classical Unwind. Clan has also been played by the Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra at the royal investitures at Holyrood Palace.

Joanna’s music combines elements of both classical and folk and is melodic with a strong sense of narrative. Her work has been published by  U.M.P.   S.J.Music and she is a house composer at Kevin Mayhew.

Joanna recently completed three new string orchestral works – Interlude, Rebellion  and Then – and the recording of her song cycle  – Moments of Freedom –  is being released in the summer. Her beginner cello and piano book – Wild Cello – has just been published.