Zara Hudson-Kozdoj

Zara Hudson-Kozdoj is a Polish-Jamaican cellist, composer and conductor. Born and bred in North London, she was awarded a scholarship and bursary to study at the Royal College of Music where she completed both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Cello Performance and Conducting. This summer she completed a residency at Studio Richter-Mahr (an opportunity given to her by Max Richter and Yulia Mahr for emerging artists) where she recorded her debut album. The album encompasses many genres and styles that have influenced her throughout her life and can be thought of as a soundtrack to her experiences. Alongside her solo work, Zara is part of Max Richter’s live and recording band and is part of Celeste’s band, as well as playing regularly with Chineke! Orchestra and the London Contemporary Orchestra. She has performed at The Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican, Union Chapel, Rough Trade, Glastonbury, Village Underground, The Roundhouse and has toured extensively around Europe playing major concert halls.