David Rix was for many years the principal clarinettist for Richard Hickox's City of London Sinfonia, participating in scores of recordings of Britten Operas with Richard and for John Ritter alongside many Proms performances.

Subsequently he became a founder member of the Oxford Philharmonic, an elite international team of freelance musicians. He has performed with all the London Orchestras and been involved in two hundred or so commercial recordings.

David has managed to maintain a teaching presence throughout his career and performed for ten years at Opera Holland Park. He continues to hold teaching positions at Bedford and Oakham schools.