Thomas Bowes was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, and graduated from Trinity College of Music in 1982, where he studied violin under Bela Katona.
Bowes was a founding member of the Maggini String Quartet and served as leader from 1988-92.
In 1989 he began serving as leader of the London Mozart Players, where he led the ensemble at their BBC Proms debut in 1991.
Bowes married pianist and composer Eleanor Alberga in 1992, and the two live in Herefordshire, England.
Bowes masters film scores and maintains an extensive discography and filmography[2] His most recent CD was released 2011, Walton and Barber Violin Concertos - Thomas Bowes/Malmo Opera Orchestra/Swensen, which was well received.