John Metcalfe - New Zealand Born Arranger, Producer, Composer, Violist. Classical, Pop, Electronica. Andrea Bocelli, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, U2. Duke Quartet. Post-Punk Band Durutti Column!

E684 - John Metcalfe - New Zealand Born Arranger, Producer, Composer, Violist. Classical, Pop, Electronica. Andrea Bocelli, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, U2. Duke Quartet. Post-Punk Band Durutti Column!

Published: January 10, 2026

Duration: 41:26

John Metcalfe was born in New Zealand but he’s been British based for years. He’s a celebrated arranger, composer, producer and violist. His music is a unique combination of classical, pop, electronica and who knows what else. He’s worked with Andrea Bocelli, Blur, Peter Gabriel, George Michael, Coldplay and U2. He’s a member of the classical Duke Quartet. He’s also been part of the Durutti Column, a post punk outfit. He’s been called “one of the UK's best, most consistently brilliant artists.”

My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, my recent release. S...