Biography
Ross Morris is a UK-based classical guitarist whose career is defined by collaboration and chamber music. Recognised as “one of the most exciting of the new generation of British classical guitarists” (Western Morning News, 2021) and praised for his “outstanding technique and subtle nuance” (Helly’s International Guitar Festival, 2022), Ross brings a dynamic and expressive voice to the concert platform.
Ross’s passion lies in musical partnership. He is a founding member of Quartet Malamatina, an ensemble known for its cross-genre versatility, original programming, and international touring across the UK and North America, including performances for BBC Radio Scotland, St George’s Bristol, Perth Concert Hall and Big Lake Arts, and residencies at the Banff Centre, University of Regina Conservatory, and YellowBarn. Quartet Malamatina have commissioned four new works for the ensemble, as well as given revival performances of works by Hope Lee and Martyn Brabbins.
He also collaborates as part of the Morris-Begg Duo and Morris-McIntyre Duo, and has recently worked with the Resol Quartet String Quartet in new chamber music projects.
Ross regularly performs as a chamber and outreach artist with Live Music Now Scotland, and has appeared at leading venues including Kings Place, Usher Hall, National Gallery of Scotland, St Magnus International Festival, and with Scottish Opera and Glyndebourne.
As co-founder of the St Andrews GuitarFest, Ross curates performances and learning opportunities to grow community engagement with classical guitar. He also teaches at the University of St Andrews as an associate guitar instructor and ensemble leader and is part of the NYOS Music Leaders Scheme.
Ross studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with Allan Neave, where he completed both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and previously at Chetham’s School of Music.
He performs on a 2018 Michael Gee guitar.