SALLY ALEXANDER
CO-FOUNDER of Through The Arch
“As an instinctively curious creative, I’m continually pulled towards discovering new voices and immersing myself in the atmosphere of jazz gigs, concert halls and festivals where inspiration lives. I am especially drawn to the stories behind the work: the thinking, the process, the unseen labour that gives form to expression for each individual artist. In music, this curiosity finds its fullest expression through collaboration — in performance, in conversation, in the blending of minds. It is within these shared spaces that new projects are born, and where, in my experience, the real magic begins….”
Sally Alexander is a London-based cellist and creative practitioner whose work moves fluidly between performance, recording and cultural collaboration.
As a freelance musician, Sally’s career spans both performance and composer representation within the music industry. She has performed and recorded on numerous major film and television scores including Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, The Crown, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Napoleon and Alien: Romulus working alongside renowned composers, such as John Lunn (Downton Abbey), Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and producers and directors including Ridley Scott, as well as leading studios including Warner Bros and Disney.
Alongside her studio work, Sally performs and directs The Marten String Quartet, an ensemble recognised for its diverse fusion of contemporary/classical repertoire and elegant performances at boutique and high-end events. The quartet has built a strong reputation across London, particularly within the Richmond Borough, where they are recommended local music suppliers for popular venues including The Bingham Riverhouse, Orleans House Gallery, Richmond Hill Hotel, and Claridge’s.
Beyond performance, Sally is passionate about championing fellow creatives and uncovering the stories behind their work. She enjoys curating intimate creative workshops, artist conversations and Q&As that invite audiences into the thinking, inspiration and process behind artistic practice.
Alongside music, her creativity also extends into visual and natural design, with a growing interest in garden design and floristry, exploring the relationship between artistic inspiration, expression, landscape and atmosphere.
Sally’s work involves regularly collaborating and performing with: