Victoria Bunting

  • Instrument

    Violin

  • Outside of BPO, what is your occupation?

    Senior Account Executive for an Agricultural Insurance Broker (Barpax)

  • How long have you been a member of BPO?

    Since 2016

  • What inspired you to take up your instrument?

    At the age of 5 years old, I was given the opportunity to learn an instrument at School. After a few peripatetic lessons, my teacher said that I had a natural aptitude for the violin.  

  • How did you come to join the orchestra?

    It was natural progression. Starting off in the Birmingham Schools’ Orchestras when I was 8 years old and working my way up to Academy Chamber Orchestra and The City of Birmingham Symphony Youth Orchestra where I had a plethora of opportunities to play some incredible works and go on tour. I loved and still love music! As I was unable to pursue music as a full time career but still wanted to play, I was offered the opportunity to audition for BPO and I couldn’t say no… I’ve been here ever since and plan on being here for many years to come! 


  • Most treasured occasion with the BPO?

    My first day (albeit nerveing!) Beethovens 9th & Das Rheingold


  • Any moments you would rather forget?

    None! 

  • Favourite composer? Least favourite composer?

    Best = Rachmaninov - Especially his 2nd Symphony! 


    Worst =  Prokofiev (scythian suite)

  • Work(s) you would like to play before you die?

    Holst. The Planets 

    Strauss Alpine Symphony

    Hedwigs Theme John Williams

    Beethovens 5th Symphony. 

    . Romeo & Juliet fantasy overture Tchaikovsky. . 

    Julius Fucik Entry of the Gladiators.