Steve Merson

Principal Violin 2

Steve Merson was born into a musical family in Scotland, UK. He spent his formative years being taught by his father before moving to London to study at the renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 

On completion of his studies, Steve joined the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra also performing with the London Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra. He has worked with a number of internationally recognized conductors of the caliber of Andre Previn, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Yuri Temirkanov and Lord Yehudi Menuhin. Steve has shared the stage with Pinchas Zukerman, Itzak Perlman, Yo Yo Ma,  Lucianno Pavarotti, and Mstislav Rostropovich. He has been fortunate to have traveled extensively performing at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world such as Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall and Royal Albert Hall in London as well as for Pope John Paul II at The Vatican and for the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Steve has recorded numerous soundtracks including Mad Max 3, Ellis Island and Lord of the Rings. Steve enjoys an active career performing with the symphony orchestras of Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and currently holds the position of principal 2nd violin with the Central Texas Philharmonic.